Example sentences of "could [verb] [adv] [prep] a long " in BNC.

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1 In the gravityless environment of the hulk any unexploded bolts or similar projectiles could ricochet unpredictably for a long time within a confined space .
2 Ludwig Erhard , who succeeded Adenauer as Chancellor in October 1963 , was an experienced minister , the man held responsible for German economic success since 1949 , deeply committed to the US alliance and who , at 66 , could look forward to a long career as Chancellor — given the record of his predecessor .
3 It could go on for a long time in this condition , like the Spanish Empire in its centuries of decline .
4 The list could go on for a long time .
5 This is another list that could go on for a long time .
6 I could go on for a long time in praise of Maxwell .
7 But er I could er I I could go on for a long time on that subject but time 's short dear ,
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