The phrase "a long state" is grammatically correct but may not be commonly used in written English without context.
It can be used when describing a prolonged condition or situation, particularly in a specific context such as politics or personal circumstances.
Example: "After years of turmoil, the country found itself in a long state of unrest."
Alternatives: "an extended period" or "a prolonged condition".
He is serving a long state prison term after probation violations and an eight-year federal sentence for illegal possession of a weapon.
About two-thirds of this district's population is in Genesee County, home to the industrial city of Flint, which has been in a long state of urban decay and population decline.
Officials accuse critics of supporting terrorism and have fanned a vitriolic campaign against foreign journalists for purportedly pro-Brotherhood bias.Much of this is bluster, inflated by a long state tradition of repeating slogans until they become accepted facts.
Dr. Killingsworth made his observations in a long state ment prepared for delivery to morrow at a public hearing in Detroit by the House Select Subcommittee on Labor, which is considering several man power proposals.
Hassan refused to set foot there during his 38-year reign, a period when the Rif exported two main things: migrant workers escaping extreme poverty and hashish.One of Muhammad VI's first acts after succeeding his father seven years ago was to end that ostracism with a long state visit to the Rif.
Yesterday's news fueled worries that the talks might collapse or at least fall into a long state of paralysis, even though those fears were tempered somewhat by the announcement that Bush was nominating Susan C. Schwab, a seasoned trade hand who is one of Portman's deputies, to replace him.
As he put it, "It's hard to fleece people and then get them to vote for you".They might do so, however, if you have defended their right to a long, state-funded retirement.
A month long state of emergency was declared and a curfew was imposed in 14 provinces across the country.
In Queensland, Joh Bjelke-Petersen called a month long state of emergency in support of the tour, which in turn prompted a 24-hour strike by 40 trade unions.
Mr. Ricciardone has also had a long State Department career, including a term as ambassador to Egypt.
State Route 510 (SR 510) is a 13.07 mile long state highway in Thurston County, a subdivision of the US state of Washington.
