be lengthy

Frequency: 8.025.0 per million words

used to state that something takes a long time or is very long

lengthyVERB + lengthy

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Examples (10)

  • The meeting could be quite lengthy.
  • Her presentation tends to be rather lengthy.
  • The waiting period will be quite lengthy due to high demand.
  • If the debate were to be too lengthy, many would lose interest.
  • The journey is expected to be somewhat lengthy, so bring a book.
  • His explanation was starting to be incredibly lengthy.
  • The application process can be surprisingly lengthy.
  • Although important, the report should not be unnecessarily lengthy.
  • The negotiations are going to be extremely lengthy.
  • We hope the recovery period will not be too lengthy.