Collocations
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a long walk
a walking journey that covers a great distance or takes considerable time
long day
a day that feels exhausting or time-consuming
long drive
a lengthy car journey taking a considerable amount of time
long hair
hair that extends considerably below the ear or shoulder
long hours
extended or excessive periods of time spent working
long summer
a summer that feels extended or is remembered as lasting a long time
long talk
an extended conversation
long wait
a waiting period of considerable duration
long history
a history extending far back in time
long jump
an athletics event in which competitors jump as far as possible horizontally
long stay
a visit or period of residence that lasts a significant time
long throw
a throw that travels a great distance
long weekend
a weekend extended by a public holiday on a Friday or Monday
long-distance call
A telephone call made to a number in a different city, region, or country, often at a higher cost.
long-term relationship
A romantic or professional connection that has lasted for a significant period
long-distance running
the practice of running over distances of several kilometres or more
long-term plan
a strategy designed to achieve goals over an extended period of time
long beard
a beard that extends a considerable distance below the chin
long sleeve
a sleeve that covers the arm down to the wrist
long trousers
trousers whose legs reach down toward the feet
long odds
a low probability of success, especially as reflected in betting
long diatribe
An extended speech or piece of writing filled with forceful criticism.
long drought
An extended period with very little or no rainfall.
long leash
A relatively large amount of freedom from close supervision or control.