Example sentences of "long as [pers pn] [vb base] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | You hear beep beep all night long as they try to pass each other . |
| 2 | They sit only so long as they continue to hold episcopal office . |
| 3 | To use an analogy from short sight : people who wear glasses are relieved of the effects of their short sight for as long as they continue to wear them and for as long as they remember that there are still some things ( such as seeing clearly underwater ) that they can not do even if they are wearing glasses . |
| 4 | Correspondingly the Anonymous Fellowships enable recovering people to surmount their handicap for as long as they continue to follow the recommendations of the Fellowships and not believe that they are " cured " for all time and can handle " responsibly " the substance or process of addiction once more . |
| 5 | Maybe just having the space to say all the things they want to say , including the difficult and confusing things , as often and for as long as they want to say them , is what they seek help and support with . |
| 6 | First you are told that you can take as long as you like to put the counters in the jar . |
| 7 | You are going to need an area about a yard ( metre ) wide , for as long as you need to accommodate the plants — and that you will be able to judge as you read on . |
| 8 | ‘ If I do , which I doubt where Jenny 's concerned , then I unhesitatingly offer you my hospitality for as long as you care to accept it . |
| 9 | She is yours for as long as you care to keep her . |
| 10 | Now for those of us that have been slightly biased by the dubiously titled ‘ Warehouse Raves ’ compilations that Rumour have been responsible for in the past , well we can not sit up and take note , because here comes their most exciting release for as long as I care to remember ( sorry Rumour ! ) . |
| 11 | Your father has extended to me the hospitality of his house for as long as I care to take it , or until he grows sick of the sight of me . |