Example sentences of "[adj] for long [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He smoked a lot which hit the hard-worked lungs while the boils surged up out of a weakness in nutrition which , together with the ill-starred Jenkins bones , augured ill for long life and clean living . |
| 2 | Yes it 's quite good for long distance . |
| 3 | Are these plants really safe for long term aquatic use , as I am considering propagating several of my houseplants for this purpose ? |
| 4 | At 9lb 12oz , however , it 's a little heavy for long distance backpacking unless the weight is spread out . |
| 5 | Because of the spectacular growth in provision the number of long stay beds in the private and voluntary sectors now dwarfs the number available for long term care in the NHS . |
| 6 | Whereas ministerial consent was previously required , now certain ‘ secure tenants ’ have the right to buy their houses ( flats , initially excluded from purchase but available for long lease , were later included ) . |
| 7 | In water , sonar is essential for long distance perception , for light can not penetrate more than sixty feet or so . |
| 8 | The table is ideal for circular sawing , jig sawing and shaping , and the top and frame are hot-dip galvanised for long life . |