long time

Example Sentences

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Ian's son, James Coates, said for "what felt like a very long time", he and the other bereaved families believed "institutions did everything they could".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

When we were together, I ran into many people I hadn’t seen in a long time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

"We have been working on this transaction for a long time," he said during the call.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

These are the moments that stay with you for a long time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“Boy, Grandpa,” I said, “we should have thought about this library a long time ago. It sure would have saved a lot of wear and tear on Rowdy and me.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls