be long
Example Sentences
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It might have taught him that war can be long and grueling.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Oracle’s shares have surged higher in recent weeks on the back of “strong investor appetite to be long compute names,” Wood wrote.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Fujimori, on the other hand, said the result showed a "dead heat" and that there will be long "days ahead" to declare a winner.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The work will be long and difficult, and require collective action and political engagement.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
The neighborhoods were emptying out, and it wouldn’t be long before there was no one else to help and little left to see.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
