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long

Definition for long

adjective as in interminable, excessive in length

verb as in desire, crave

Strongest match

yearn

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Example Sentences

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"The life I was making for myself I no longer have."

From BBC

Ordinary Russians appear to be feeling the impact of the strikes, with verified videos showing long queues at petrol stations.

From BBC

Hegseth took aim at the packed room’s waistlines, proclaiming that he no longer wanted to see “fat generals and admirals,” or overweight troops.

As new grief models have come out, it seems that this whole idea of reaching the last stage, or of closure, is a myth altogether, because our grief lives as long as our love.

From Salon

Such a prospect once felt unimaginable for Geordies when Newcastle were fighting relegation not so long ago.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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