Example sentences of "can [vb infin] [prep] long " in BNC.
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| 1 | In religious organizations reconciliation can persist for long periods of time . |
| 2 | They are said to relieve cramp In the forearm which can arise from long periods of practice flying : but here another caution should be observed . |
| 3 | If you prefer to mount a stalwart defence you can wait behind long lines of hand gunners , massed ranks of halberdiers and hold important positions with volley guns while your artillery softens up the advancing enemy . |
| 4 | In household pets whose exercise is limited the presence of the tracheal nodules is well tolerated , and animals can survive for long periods with little distress . |
| 5 | It 's something I can do on long , boring evenings and gives the recipients a lot of pleasure . |
| 6 | Scientists and engineers can apply for long term funding to open up new research directions |
| 7 | They are full of fun and not a breed that you can leave for long periods of time , as they are so human orientated . |
| 8 | A limited number of periods of contrast will make for brevity ; adequate periods can lead to long themes . |
| 9 | He can go for long periods without food ; I can go for long periods without sleep . |
| 10 | He can go for long periods without food ; I can go for long periods without sleep . |
| 11 | Smoke particles , with dioxins attached , can travel for long distances before falling to the ground and settling on vegetation , soil and — because dioxins are practically insoluble — to solids in water . |