Example sentences of "to make a long [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The embalmers laid her flat on a long wooden table , and one of them , the master , took a sharp flint knife to make a long incision low down in her side . |
| 2 | I cut down a big tree , and then began to make a long hole in it . |
| 3 | To make a long story short , I finally arranged for Service to record a brief message on tape which was flown to the Yukon and broadcast over loud-speakers during the cinema 's opening ceremonies . |
| 4 | ‘ To make a long story short , ’ explained Uncle Alfred , ‘ young Anabelle here was elected Official Dog Chaser . ’ |
| 5 | Some of the other men had been busy , tying together ropes and halters to make a long leash . |
| 6 | Spread the rest on to the biscuits , then pile the biscuits on top of each other to make a long roll . |
| 7 | There is no need to make a long speech , though . |
| 8 | Er well I do n't want to make a long speech , ladies and gentlemen , but when you return to the States I hope you 'll take some happy memories with you and remember , we have not forgot you , especially those chaps who failed to return . |