so long
Example Sentences
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“Why has it taken so long? It’s hard to say, but obviously the revenue is a huge piece of it. Now, with MLB as a major investor, they’re understanding of the idea that we’re complementary.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
According to Quitterer, one reason the work took so long is the nature of Alzheimer's research itself.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
The opposition’s manifesto was so long they built an A.I. chatbot on their website to help you locate which of the 1,000 promises personally applied to you.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
Gone will be the old version, which has been so limited for so long that many people, if they ever use it, do so only for basic functions like setting timers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
I’d stuffed it there two hours ago so I could concentrate on my homework rather than wonder why it was taking him so long to text me, when he’s had my number for hours.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
