Example sentences of "[art] [noun sg] on a long [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The A.87 now crosses the loch on a long causeway with a warning of high winds , but even in calm weather the former road continuing up the valley to round the head of the loch , at the cost of two extra miles , is to be preferred . |
| 2 | CHARLES and Diana 's separation sets the seal on a long line of Windsor marital disasters . |
| 3 | Casabona then took the teenager on a long car drive . |
| 4 | The Cassons need to review each item on lease and consider whether to return it and cancel the lease , re-finance the lease on a longer term or seek a moratorium on payments . |
| 5 | It is worth noting that although the profit on a long share can be infinitely large , this is not so in the case of a ‘ short ’ investment . |
| 6 | A man once attempted to descend into the cave on a long rope tied at the surface to a bell . |
| 7 | Graham had been working on his yacht , the Sea Eagle , during a break on a long sailing trip , when he suffered an electric shock . |
| 8 | The opulent comfort of a limousine on a long motorway journey … |
| 9 | A lot can be learned about a place on a long Sunday morning run . |
| 10 | With a microphone on a long lead plugged in , the on-board mike is automatically disconnected and the sound can then be picked up at much closer range . |
| 11 | It seemed as bright as day out on the newly-laid forecourt and it was as if she 'd been caught by the lights , trapped and dazed like a rabbit on a long country road . |
| 12 | And the policeman wanted to check his facts before deciding to take a chance on a long shot . |
| 13 | Katharine and Benji had produced some nice work together and at this point Jennie told them to have a rest on a long rein for a few minutes . |
| 14 | George nodded , picked up a net on a long pole , and went into the enclosure . |
| 15 | Some people find it impossible to sleep a wink on a long night journey in a train . |
| 16 | You prepared me to lead a family on a long journey . |