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long

Definition for long

adjective as in interminable, excessive in length

verb as in desire, crave

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yearn

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Example Sentences

In other words, fluoride is a broad-spectrum, bipartisan, long-lasting magnet for dissent.

And they might not have to wait that long to show their political heft.

The plan is to stretch it out as long as possible, then probably forget about it, and then suddenly remember it.

Great American leaders have long contributed profound thoughts of tremendous consequence to the public discourse.

“Lockheed Martin has a long history of misrepresenting facts,” Wheeler added.

It was a decayed house of superb proportions, but of a fashion long passed away.

As long as may be necessary, Sam,” replied Mr. Pickwick, “you have my full permission to remain.

Ages back—let musty geologists tell us how long ago—'twas a lake, larger than the Lake of Geneva.

I hate to be long at my toilette at any time; but to delay much in such a matter while travelling is folly.

She sat straight up in bed, and jerked her hands to her head, and screamed long and terribly.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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