Example sentences of "last [adv] long as " in BNC.
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| 1 | That this Second World War would not last so long as the First , and even that it might not be a war on such a world-scale , were legitimate presumptions at the time , and Eliot was firmly of the opinion that we should be thinking then and there of the world which would finally emerge . |
| 2 | The Intifada was perhaps the most convincing refutation ever of the time- honoured , complacent dogma that ‘ the status quo can last as long as we want it to . ’ |
| 3 | Cynics are betting that the romance is a huge publicity stunt to help sell the firm : ‘ The relationship will last as long as they can use each other , ’ says one . |
| 4 | Vauxhall 's Nova 1.5TD , for instance , is a fast , frugal hatchback with an Isuzu turbodiesel which when properly maintained should last as long as a naturally-aspirated engine . |
| 5 | It is still often known as Norfolk reed ; and in contrast to ordinary straw thatch , which has a lifetime of thirty years at most , a well-laid thatch of Norfolk reed may last as long as eighty years . |
| 6 | Myths are eternal and will last as long as there are human beings . |
| 7 | These are offered on a ‘ first come , first served ’ basis and the offer can necessarily only last as long as there are available tickets for all events . |
| 8 | Helpers approaching have sometimes been bitten or attacked wildly in the delirium that follows and which may last as long as twelve tormented hours . |
| 9 | While consumer demand is for ‘ natural ’ and ‘ additive-free ’ products , manufacturers have to seek out ways of making food last as long as possible , so irradiation is being promoted as a more viable alternative for prolonging shelf life in the future . |
| 10 | Accept one and make it last as long as possible . |
| 11 | This book is meant for people who live alone , so this chapter is not about sharing your living accommodation permanently , but temporarily : perhaps with a pet , which will last as long as their lifetime , perhaps with a guest or a short-term lodger . |
| 12 | The quality and strength , allied to their beauty , mean that our chairs and tables will last as long as the old Lloyd Loom furniture now fetching high prices in antique shops . |
| 13 | And he said his company 's 99p set of earrings would not last as long as a Marks and Spencer prawn sandwich . |
| 14 | Natural gut absorbs moisture and does not last as long as synthetic string . |
| 15 | Those who were still fortunate enough to own a pair of silk stockings were given tips on how to make them last as long as possible . |
| 16 | If you do n't want to spend as much as £400 , remember that cheaper beds do n't last as long as more upmarket models . |
| 17 | For him these first moments of meeting each day were so exciting an elixir that he always tried to make them last as long as possible , and the sight of her in full flight on her bicycle never failed to set his blood tingling . |
| 18 | I 'm I 'm interested in making this job last as long as possible but I do n't think I want to go to retirement . |
| 19 | The habit of association among hand-loom weavers could last as long as the class of workmen itself , or at least until it became too unstable and diluted to preserve it . |
| 20 | The licence may be for a fixed , perhaps renewable , period of time or there may be no mention of duration , in which case it can be assumed that the licence will last as long as the software is subject to copyright protection . |