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The phrase "continued for a long time" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is usually used to describe an action or event that lasted for a significant amount of time without stopping. Example: The rain continued for a long time, causing the streets to flood and delaying our outdoor plans. In this example, "continued for a long time" indicates that the rain lasted for a significant amount of time and did not stop. It could also be used in other contexts, such as: - The debate continued for a long time, with each side presenting strong arguments. - The dance continued for a long time, and the crowd cheered as the performers showed off their skills. - The war continued for a long time, causing devastation and loss on both sides.
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But nothing changed; the torture continued for a long time".
The sobs deepened and continued for a long time before she spoke again, her voice heavy with revelation: "We lived.
Dr. Heasler said plans were in place to intensify observations in case the swarm continued for a long time or got larger.
In the regions where the Roman population had been large, commonplace buildings continued for a long time to be built in much the same way as before, with increasing emphasis especially in the north on the use of timber construction in small or utilitarian structures.
Regional economies are suffered from this disturbance, which consequences could be continued for a long time.
For this reason, the work on developing a comprehensive method is being continued for a long time.
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We expect our uprising to continue for a long time".
And that is bound to continue for a long time.
And continues: For a long time they rode the stormy seas.
But more than 4 in 10 say the standoff will continue for a long time.
Underreporting of babesiosis is expected to continue for a long time.
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cooperation for a long time
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lasted for a long time
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