- comparative of long.
longer
Example Sentences
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Future studies will examine whether the treatment remains safe and effective when used for longer periods.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
Anyone who remains symptom-free for more than 21 days after being exposed is no longer considered at risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
In the longer term, earnings could recover once the glove maker raises selling prices from 3Q to pass on higher input costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Portsmouth City Council said it no longer commissioned services from Radis.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
More and more I felt apart from everyone and everything, from my friends and family even, as if I no longer belonged.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
