Example sentences of "[vb mod] [verb] [adv] a long time " in BNC.
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1 | You can use preservative-treated softwood , and if you also treat all the cut ends and joints with preservative , it should last quite a long time . |
2 | But we do talk and what I know is you are essentially a decent and totally wonderful human being and I 'll hang around a long time for you . |
3 | But it 'll take quite a long time for them to go though . |
4 | We 'll have to see how she responds to treatment , but it may take quite a long time . ’ |
5 | However , if a tank bottom with some peat and gravel or sand is provided it will establish well , but will take quite a long time . |
6 | So it can take quite a long time to process applications to that point . |