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Example Sentences
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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
At present, the prime minister said, it takes much too long for goods that land at the country’s ports to make their way to other parts of the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
That was their simpler time, there’s always a simpler time and people will always look back and long for something that’s not there.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
"Just a dream race, but unfortunately it was three hours too short and three hours too long for us. But that's just the way it is in racing."
From BBC • May 17, 2026
“Grandpa, I don’t want to wait that long for a pony to ride. I want a pony I can ride right now. I’d like to ride it home.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
