Example sentences of "[noun] [unc] [noun sg] [prep] a long " in BNC.
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| 1 | The so-called Executioner 's Axe was really a woodman 's axe on a long handle . |
| 2 | The idea of pursuing a solo career had been in Sharon Shannon 's mind for a long while — but now the time was right she already had a seminal piece of super session recording under her belt and now , with John Dunford — who 'd been centrally involved with The Waterboys throughout their Irish sojourn as sound and recording engineer — in charge of production , she got to work on her solo album . |
| 3 | ‘ How do you account for Heather 's obsession with a long forgotten student club , Harry ? ’ |
| 4 | Sara heard Matthew 's voice from a long way off . |
| 5 | Afterwards , Seb lay with his head cradled against Carrie 's breast for a long time . |
| 6 | But if you do go , I would ask you not to spoil Uncle Willi 's evening with a long face . |
| 7 | And then the Knife flashed again , describing an arc in the dark room that stayed in the watchers ' vision for a long time . |
| 8 | BARLASTON potting department 's John Porter marks 25 years ' service with a long service award from production director Roy Naylor . |
| 9 | They held each other 's look for a long five seconds . |
| 10 | On the all-important matter of holding a Council he was prepared to wait on the king 's convenience for a long time : he was never one to underestimate the needs of secular government . |
| 11 | As Pamela walked towards them Tim stroked his wife 's arm in a long , slow , sensual gesture . |
| 12 | Ruth heard Mrs Peterson 's voice from a long way off . |
| 13 | She stayed in the Ladies ' room for a long time , amongst girls fainting , and weeping and grieving over laddered stockings , and when she emerged he had disappeared . |
| 14 | Cyril 's secret for a long and active life — treat yourself . |
| 15 | They had known about Charlotte 's book for a long time . |