Example sentences of "have gone a long [noun] " in BNC.

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31 He is still extremely grateful to the SMH , though his results on behalf of the paper since have gone a long way to repaying any debt of gratitude .
32 The new , improved materials available have gone a long way towards extending the lifespan of today 's flat roof .
33 The efforts of Anthony Thompson and his friends , including contingents of willing helpers provided by the St Bede 's Link with Romania , have gone a long way towards enabling Lotsi to achieve his goal and the project has now reached the stage where it will benefit from a greater degree of organisation than has been necessary so far .
34 The French have gone a long way towards providing a road and water supply and members of the ‘ Pater Nostra ’ organisation are studying in Budapest , Vienna and Germany to obtain qualifications in medicine , physiotherapy , occupational therapy and other skills which will enable them to provide the day-to-day care of the residents in the future .
35 But I have gone a long way from my original fine lace and the number of strokes of the lace carriage .
36 Certainly we have gone a long way to improve the ‘ traditional ’ British Rail sandwich . ’
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