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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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It is "unacceptable" that people are still waiting too long for a cancer diagnosis and treatment in Northern Ireland, which is causing "real distress," a charity has said.

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Opie joins a long list of pets who have gone missing only to be found and reunited with owners.

She added that she believes he deserves a long sentence, writing: "He has no interest in changing or becoming better. He will always be the same cruel, power-hungry, manipulative man that he is."

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But Claire says most mainstream schools have got a long way to go before they can properly support Send pupils.

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Patient groups have long complained that the GMC takes too long to take action against medics.

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

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