be long

Example Sentences

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The work will be long and difficult, and require collective action and political engagement.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

It may not be long before the roar of an internal combustion engine strikes many visitors to the U.S. as a throwback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Simultaneously this triggered a major unwind in what investors refer to as the basis trade in bitcoin/Strategy, whereby funds like Jane Street were rumored to be long the cryptocurrency but short Michael Saylor’s company.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

I recognize that it’s a dereliction of cultural duty never to have seen any of the “Hangover” movies, the work that will likely lead Galifianakis’ obituary, may it be long in coming.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“I have a great curiosity to see Mrs. Elton, I have heard so much of her. It cannot be long, I think, before she comes.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen