Example sentences of "should n't be long " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you are consistent and timely in your application of time-out , it should n't be long before the word ‘ time-out ’ , in the form of a warning question ( plus a look or gesture ) , is sufficient to quell a defiant or aggressive action . |
| 2 | ‘ Well ’ — Joe laughed now — ‘ it 'll give me a bit of practice before I 'm introduced to the real thing , and that should n't be long now . ’ |
| 3 | I 'll bring you a glass when we 've finished cooking — which should n't be long if Bailey has done as she was told . |
| 4 | ‘ It should n't be long now , ’ Simon continued , setting her down on the grass . |
| 5 | Pete should n't be long , surely . |
| 6 | Well , the doctor 's with her at the moment , although he should n't be long . |
| 7 | It should n't be long now before we know which one of you is the most suitable donor . ’ |
| 8 | I — er — should n't be long . ’ |
| 9 | Yeah he should n't be long before he 's home but |
| 10 | Say come back again and she should n't be long . |