Example sentences of "[noun pl] [prep] [adj] a long " in BNC.

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1 This was fortunate for the Hearts forward Ian Ferguson who was as surprised as anyone to remain on the field after flooring Gus Caesar with as good a right hook as has been seen this side of Madison Square Gardens for many a long day .
2 I 've been thinking about these blinds for such a long time .
3 The explanation has to be that the company shot itself in the foot by announcing the Sparcsystem 10 machines with such a long lead time , many would-be customers are holding back and waiting for them , and that things will not really start to pick up until those start shipping around September time — which suggests that dullness will continue for the current quarter .
4 I do n't look forward to being away from the girls for such a long time .
5 The second period lasted more than 14 months and they dare not risk being caught again with so many cattle subject to movement restrictions for such a long time .
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