Example sentences of "[noun sg] for [adj] a long time " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ The discussions have been taking place for such a long time that I rather got used to the idea that I should be leaving . |
| 2 | Why have you been in your last job for such a long time ? |
| 3 | Deciduous trees appear less affected than conifers , partly because they offer a smaller area of foliage , and partly because they shed their leaves each autumn and hence are not exposed to air pollution for such a long time as conifers . |
| 4 | ‘ There has n't been a white champion for such a long time and I think a lot of people are looking toward that and want to see a white champion . ’ |
| 5 | We have n't seen each other for such a long time . |
| 6 | After playing such a dominant role in the employment and prosperity of the area for such a long time , it seemed an ignominious end for these splendid and inspiring reminders of the past . |
| 7 | So I take my hat off to any person from any Party who is involved in political life for such a long time because it 's an effort and it requires a sacrifice er not only to the but also to careers and perhaps , most important of all , to family life . |
| 8 | ‘ But I 'd wanted to do music for such a long time . |
| 9 | ‘ Some of the stuff is very '70s sounding , but then again , as we 've been doing this thing for such a long time , I guess it 's kinda cool that all that is back in vogue . |
| 10 | ‘ We have not had a dinner party in this house for such a long time ! |