long time

Example Sentences

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When we were together, I ran into many people I hadn’t seen in a long time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Index managers are likely trying to deal with the phenomenon of huge companies that have stayed private for a long time, which have become very valuable.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Ian's son, James Coates, said for "what felt like a very long time", he and the other bereaved families believed "institutions did everything they could".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

These are the moments that stay with you for a long time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

My stomach gave an angry growl, and I realized it had been a long time since we’d eaten anything.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin