so long

Example Sentences

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Oil prices are a threat to the stock, but even higher oil prices can drive demand for more fuel-efficient engines, so long as the economy stays stable amid those higher prices.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The story of why it took Los Angeles so long to build a subway beneath Wilshire involves much more than a failure to get state or federal funding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

I noticed that Chinese news apps were often fast to send news alerts about killings or plane crashes, so long as they happened overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Not so long ago, to have a look at a problematic artery, doctors inserted a small camera down his throat — an invasive, painful and costly procedure.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

I had been Prisoner 66730 for so long that I almost failed to react to my name.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom