long for
Example Sentences
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But it doesn’t take long for the pullback to start.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
However, a report by the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee said this should be brought forward to late 2027, arguing leaseholders have waited too long for successive governments to tackle the issue.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
With frame rates beyond what our eye can perceive, it did not take long for movies to appear nearly as realistic as life itself.
From Slate • May 25, 2026
She won’t have to wait that long for her lead turn as the misanthropic romance writer fighting for humanity in ‘Pluribus.’
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
A bootlace, tip fraying, stretched out long for a stem.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
