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

“A lot of people who have been waiting for this moment for a very long time unfortunately aren’t able to get into the building,” Hart said.

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

“She’s been in the community there, lived there a long time and represented them in various capacities,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

I lived in innocence for a long time.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen