Example sentences of "a long way from [v-ing] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She was a long way from believing him . |
| 2 | Guido elaborated , ‘ I 'm afraid I 'm still a long way from forgiving your brother for his irresponsible behaviour . ’ |
| 3 | Sometimes the image they create may be a long way from expressing their real character but the search is on — through fashions , chats with friends , reactions from boyfriends — to find a style that suits their temperament and physical type . |
| 4 | And it annoyed her intensely , not least of all because she still felt a long way from figuring him out ! |
| 5 | The new appointments demonstrate a commitment by the Saatchi brothers to restore the company 's fortunes and suggest they are a long way from turning their backs on the business they built . |
| 6 | Despite what may have appeared as the rejuvenation of an all-but-lost career , Solly is still a long way from committing himself to the marathon . |