Example sentences of "[vb infin] long " in BNC.
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| 1 | They can survive long periods of drought encased in mud , until the next rainy season . |
| 2 | Michael Herrtage , chief officer at Cambridge University Veterinary Hospital , said dogs could survive long periods without food if they had water . |
| 3 | West Germany provides another example , with provision overall being unimpressive to date , but with some exciting demonstration projects showing recently that cycling ‘ traditions ’ do not need long histories , but may be created overnight by political will and imaginative innovation . |
| 4 | ‘ You 'll need long johns , ’ I went on gleefully , ‘ and thermal underwear and layers of greasy-wool sweaters and good oilies and a woolly hat and a towelling scarf to stop the seas slopping down your neck and good sea-boots and as many pairs of gloves as you can find , because gloves never stay dry and — ‘ |
| 5 | It extends in places up to a metre or so above the level of the reef flat due to the fact that Porolithon can survive in the splash and spray zone and does not need long periods of immersion . |
| 6 | ‘ I ca n't wait long to have you warm and clinging in my arms — and mine ! ’ |
| 7 | ‘ Honour your father and-mother ’ — which is the first commandment with a promise — ‘ that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth . ’ |
| 8 | Here is the promise : ‘ Honour your father and mother that it may go well with you , and that you may enjoy long life on the earth . ’ |
| 9 | ‘ Honour your father and mother that it may go well with you , and that you may enjoy long life on the earth . ’ |
| 10 | Children under about 14 do n't enjoy long day cruises , so we recommend they join dinghy holidays with good local sailing options ; Porto Heli , Nidri or Cannigione are best . |
| 11 | Added to straightforward handling which gives just a hint of oversteer when the throttle is lifted on the entrance to a corner , the result is a car that can accomplish long distances over give-and-take roads without ever tiring the driver . |
| 12 | Customs said that while in many cases a final answer can be sent within this deadline , letters requesting advice on more complex issues ‘ may need longer consideration ’ and in such cases it may only be able to send an acknowledgement within the ten days . |
| 13 | Do n't base long term decisions on how you feel Tuesday for passing fads and fancies give you a false impression of what you want to achieve in times to come . |
| 14 | The authorities also believe if these mercy missions continue it could present long term problems . |
| 15 | Despite the interference in short term memory , the overall increase in information sampled will improve long term memory . |
| 16 | ‘ This may have seemed like a good idea when the rink was being built because it should give long term durability , but when a problem like this arises then the whole rink has to be closed and dug up . |
| 17 | As a general guide , sensible limits for drinking which do not carry long term health risks for fit and healthy people are as follows : |
| 18 | At an early age he developed a remarkable memory and could recite long passages from the Scriptures by heart . |
| 19 | You can now forget about the Vehicle Watchdog as it will automatically switch itself on and off and the extensive battery life will ensure long and reliable service . |
| 20 | That makes me feel long in the tooth , gal ! ’ |
| 21 | Apart from giving your nails a natural-looking lustre , buffing regularly can help them grow long and strong by stimulating the blood supply to each nail . |
| 22 | Most are vulnerable to the cold , since they can not grow long hair and a thick insulating coat . |
| 23 | On an acupuncture ward I watched a doctor insert long copper needles into the scalp of a one year old and saw the baby howl when every ten minutes the needles were twisted to stimulate the body energy . |
| 24 | presumably those horses do n't do long spells of that sort |
| 25 | My son , who 's in his teens , ca n't do long division , simply because he was n't paying attention , presumably , at school , and he 's always used a calculator since . |
| 26 | Some preliminary spadework could reap long term benefits — friendly relations with the daytime Head Teacher and staff of the school where you teach ( or your children attend ) would help if the school decided to run its own evening classes or if you needed to negotiate low cost hire of the premises yourself what about a Junior Award Scheme for the school 's children ? |
| 27 | A shift to simple wholesome living could bring long life to many more . |
| 28 | ‘ He can swim long distances , mostly one-sided but he manages it , and he adores it . |
| 29 | A form is provided overleaf but we would welcome longer letters if you prefer . |
| 30 | If lifetime employment is common in Japan we would expect longer periods to be spent with particular firms and less mobility between firms . |