be long
Example Sentences
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It might have taught him that war can be long and grueling.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Fujimori, on the other hand, said the result showed a "dead heat" and that there will be long "days ahead" to declare a winner.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The work will be long and difficult, and require collective action and political engagement.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
It won’t be long before stock performance starts to reflect that.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
“Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.”
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
