long time
Example Sentences
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The two still had dealings in 2014 – a long time, some might say, to discover Epstein wasn't providing any useful assistance for the foundation.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
They warn that it could take a surprisingly long time for S&P 500 earnings to “grow into” today’s lofty valuations if price/earnings multiples return to more normal historical levels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Although animals first appeared during the Ediacaran period, their diversity remained relatively limited for a surprisingly long time before a later burst of evolutionary innovation dramatically expanded life on Earth.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
“A lot of people who have been waiting for this moment for a very long time unfortunately aren’t able to get into the building,” Hart said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Bubbe looks at me for a long time.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
