long
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He approves of strengthening some local restrictions but bemoans the "terrible cost" and wonders "for HOW LONG?"
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
SO LONG: Of the four teams that dropped out of the rankings, Utah had the longest streak at 18 consecutive weeks.
From US News • Nov. 23, 2015
GO LONG: Penn State receiver Geno Lewis emerged early in his career as a player who could make tough catches in traffic.
From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2015
"LONG OVERDUE" Geithner said China, whose yuan has risen only slightly against the dollar since Beijing announced the end to its currency peg in June, needs to do more.
From Reuters • Sep. 16, 2010
LONG, long before the Babe could speak, When he would kiss his mother's cheek And to her bosom press, The brightest angels, standing near, Would turn away to hide a tear, For they are motherless.
From Child Verse Poems Grave & Gay by Tabb, John B.
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