long
Example Sentences
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“We have a long path to a democratic system,” Rahbar said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
There has been frequent private speculation about the state of Biya's health, but openly discussing it is taboo and he has always defied rumours of his death by appearing in public after long absences.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
In 1905, after a long day of playing, he left a stirrer in his cup of soda outside overnight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The tribe expects its state funding will be gone by the end of June, and is already laying off personnel from work that tribal leaders hoped would help employ tribal members long term.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Her once well-muscled frame is long gone, as evident by the way her clothes hang on her bony hips and shoulders.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
