How to Use long on in a Sentence

long on

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  • Fresh fragrances tend not to last as long on the skin in the summer.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Scroll through to see the best street style from the Tokyo shows all week long on Vogue Runway.
    — Momo Angela, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Most of her 2024 styles have been braid-based, though, and the latest version is long on… well… length.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Here was a hydrangea that bloomed all summer long on both old and new growth.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 20 May 2024
  • Mahomes shook off the talk and the injury and played a game that was short on magic but long on clutch play.
    — Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2023
  • But before the traitors can rest too long on their laurels, they’re informed of a twist.
    — Molly Fitzpatrick, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2024
  • When the time finally arrived, Wilson didn’t have to wait long on the first night of the draft to hear his name called.
    — Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 14 May 2023
  • When the time finally arrived, Wilson didn’t have to wait long on the first night of the draft to hear his name called.
    — Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 14 May 2023
  • The desk is just under 60 inches long on each side, and the desktops are both more than 20 inches deep.
    — Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 7 July 2022
  • As well as zombies and horror, the new slate goes long on romance series.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The dress was, alas, too long on me, but the point isn’t always to buy these exquisite artifacts.
    — Eugenie Dalland, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Youngsters sit in his chair asking for undercuts — long on the top, short on the bottom.
    — Haeven Gibbons, Dallas News, 31 May 2023
  • Youngsters sit in his chair asking for undercuts — long on the top, short on the bottom.
    — Haeven Gibbons, Dallas News, 31 May 2023
  • Lock held the ball too long on a couple plays, including at least one when Nabers was open downfield.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Lock also threw an interception and held the ball too long on at least three of his dropbacks.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2024
  • When in doubt, trim the asparagus ends so you aren't left chewing for far too long on an inedible piece.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Our number one gripe with leggings is that standard lengths are way too long on shorter frames.
    — Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Be 'mindful about the realities' Most people didn't think Gooch and her husband would last this long on the road.
    — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 5 July 2023
  • Through the first quarter of the season, the results have been mixed, the Lakers’ passing sometimes looking a tick slow as the ball stuck for a blink too long on the perimeter.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2023
  • But be warned: the audiobook is still 48 hours and 14 minutes long on Audible.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Perelman, whose collection was long on the artists Gagosian especially knew how to sell, put up the white flag.
    — Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023
  • The wait was especially long on the weekends, as folks from all over Greater Los Angeles made the trek just for the papery-thin dumplings.
    — Clarissa Wei, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Being fooled with a fake idol is not nearly as bad as being left hanging this long on a high-five attempt.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2023
  • This dress won’t last long on Amazon, so grab this versatile summer dress before the sale ends.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
  • As a quick recap, Eli Drinkwitz’s opening comments were long on purpose.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 20 July 2023
  • Australia’s agreement with the United States and Britain, however, was long on promises and short on specifics.
    — Nate Jones, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2022
  • The production may have been shorter, but the season itself was long on drama.
    — Ew Staff, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2023
  • With the end of the season rapidly approaching, the Wildcats' offense is long on questions and short on answers.
    — Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The 44-year-old rookie head coach hopes the Bruins will continue to churn out pro prospects with a coaching staff long on NFL experience.
    — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Nonetheless, Republicans have warned against dwelling too long on Biden with just three months to define their new opponent.
    — David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Aug. 2024

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