long time

Example Sentences

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“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

Index managers are likely trying to deal with the phenomenon of huge companies that have stayed private for a long time, which have become very valuable.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

For a long time, openly questioning Ronaldo's place in the team almost felt like treason.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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 had learned a long time ago that when my grandpa had his thinking cap on, the best thing for me to do was to be patient, and above all, not to say anything.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls