Example sentences of "be a long time [conj] anyone " in BNC.
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| 1 | It had been a long time since anyone had enjoyed rubbing cream into her back . |
| 2 | It would be a long time before anyone inherited — and his sons knew that sooner or later Henry would take something from them to give to the youngest of them all , John . |
| 3 | It must be a long time since anyone — except the most die-hard old buffer — can have thought them outrageous . |
| 4 | ‘ It 's a long time since anyone brought me flowers , ’ he smiled apologetically . |
| 5 | ‘ It 's a long time since anyone opened this door ! ’ said Mr Utterson . |
| 6 | ‘ It is a long time since anyone cared for you as tonight you cared for Ana , is it not ? ’ he asked softly , his hand coming to tilt her downcast face . |
| 7 | There is a long time until anyone has to think about Christmas shopping . |