long

Example Sentences

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He knew that the longer he took, the more energy he was wasting, and Bixby Alexander Tam did not like to waste energy.

From Literature

Although I didn’t say it, Aunt Pretty did talk to herself, all day long.

From Literature

He wanted to sleep as long as possible, but like most fourteen-year-old boys, he also loved to eat.

From Literature

It didn't take him long to figure out the answer.

From Literature

Before long, it was loaded up with 100 whistles and placed on the front counter.

From Los Angeles Times