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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“He played a long time ago. But the World Cup, that’s a definite connection. What changed the landscape of the sport in this country was the World Cup.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It is a long time sitting and thinking and brooding.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Two years seems like a long time to be alone,” Glory said.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova