be long
Example Sentences
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But whether we go forward or somehow even more backward, the next two years are going to be long and hard.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
That suggests that even if Anthropic and OpenAI IPOs live up to Wall Street’s lofty expectations, these companies will be long dealing with risky political and regulatory headaches atypical for nascent industries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
It won’t be long before that’s not true, though.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
"They're grazing on bramble, we're already seeing a bit of an early autumn, and it won't be long before sweet chestnuts are beginning to fall, so there is plenty of food for them."
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“I know it would be long days of watching Chicken, but you could manage for a week,” said Mom.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
