Example sentences of "give a long [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Beating Rangers for the first time in a year ( the first time for two years at home ) did nothing other than give a long suffering Celtic support one night of remission .
2 He gave a long weary sigh and removed the pince-nez .
3 He gave a long shuddering sigh and gulped , tears in his eyes .
4 The sobs were uncontrollable and she gave a long piteous cry .
5 Her tears were easing and she gave a long gurgling sniff , reaching , it seemed , deep into her empty body .
6 She gave a long heavy sigh .
7 Zach gave a long ghostly moan and raised his hands .
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