Example sentences of "of [noun] [prep] [adv] long " in BNC.
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| 1 | In particular , Chandra Talpade Mohanty 's essay seems odd , devoted as it is to a detailed comparison of essays from as long ago as 1981 and 1984 , in which she takes issue with Robin Morgan 's universalist feminism . |
| 2 | All of these were places of the gods into which he was absorbed in a continuous journey of existence for as long as eternity might last . |
| 3 | All users will be able to enjoy the blend tool , instant transformations from one shape to another will start to invade all sorts of artwork before very long ! |
| 4 | Sophisticated dyes and colourings make it possible to hide this sign of age for as long as we wish and those in public life may , unfortunately , believe that only by covering the tell-tale grey will they maintain their credibility as energetic and creative top people . |
| 5 | A sign : ‘ We 're sorry that this escalator has been out of use for so long … ’ |
| 6 | The country had been the sick man of Europe for too long , and Europe suspected hypochondria . |
| 7 | You can go on learning and adding to your repertoire of behaviours for as long as there is breath in your body . |
| 8 | What was specified was that Franco would be Head of State for as long as he lived , and that he would designate his own successor , as king or regent . |
| 9 | Supermodels such as Linda Evangelista — used to commanding at least £10,000 just to get out of bed — Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer , who have dominated the world of glamour for so long , will face tough competition as designer labels clamour to sign up actresses Michelle Pfeiffer , Geena Davis and Kim Basinger . |
| 10 | A man who has been living on the verge of success for so long now he 's been elected mayor , PIERCE TURNER is nonetheless happy , And with one of the year 's best albums , ‘ Now Is Heaven ’ , under his belt , why should n't he be ? |
| 11 | As she drove away from her parents ' house , she was still reluctant to return to Rose Cottage ; so , delaying the moment of arrival for as long as possible , she decided to return home via Brighton , and to spend the day there , window shopping . |
| 12 | Respecting their rights and responsibilities as full members of society , applying principles of self-determination for as long as possible ( Marshall , 1988 , pp. 9 , 12–14 ) . |
| 13 | ‘ His eyes are sharp and piercing , his nose well formed , his beard reddish , his lips fine and not pulled out of shape by too long a mouth . |
| 14 | Britain had exercised tight control over the entry of aliens for as long as anyone could remember and , anyway , there had been little contact between Germany and Britain for at least nine months . |