long time

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

"We all know what tonight means to New Yorkers who have been waiting a long time for an opportunity like this," Special Agent Matt McCool told reporters.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"I think we did make progress for a long time, but I feel as if we are going back the way," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

A long time coming, a tribute to last.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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