Example sentences of "[vb past] been a long and " in BNC.

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1 By now , the negotiations had been a long and tedious process .
2 Billie was fast asleep ; it had been a long and boring trip for someone crammed in the back .
3 However , there had been a long and consistent course of dealing which was adhered to on this occasion .
4 It had been a long and exhausting day , and she had to admit that she felt as tired as he looked .
5 It had been a long and eventful day .
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