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  • 121long-lost — adj [only before noun] lost or not seen for a long time ▪ long lost treasures long lost brother/cousin/friend etc …

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  • 122long-term — long /short /medium term in the long/medium/short term a long, medium, or short time in the future. Have you made any long term plans? (always before noun) Medium term funding may be offered to help start new projects in developing countries …

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  • 123long — vb Long, yearn, hanker, pine, hunger, thirst mean to have a strong and urgent desire for something. One longs when one wishes for something, and especially something remote or not readily attainable, with one s whole heart or with great… …

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  • 124Long Bien Bridge — ( vi. Cầu Long Biên) is a historic cantilever bridge across the Red River that connects two parts of the city of Hanoi, Vietnam. Overview It was built in 1903 by the French architect Gustave Eiffel. Before Vietnam s independence in 1954, it was… …

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  • 125long-drawn-out — also long drawn adj [only before noun] continuing for a longer time than is wanted or necessary = ↑protracted ▪ The official enquiry was a long drawn out process …

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  • 126long-serving — adj [only before noun] having a particular job or position for a long time ▪ a long serving member of the committee …

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  • 127long-dated — adj. (Finance) of a gilt edged security: having more than 15 years to run before redemption. [British] [WordNet 1.5] …

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  • 128Long Crendon Courthouse — is a 15th century two storeyed timber frame building located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, and now a National Trust property.It is believed that the building was used as a wool store before serving to house manorial courts, which were… …

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