Sentence examples for long-winded reply from inspiring English sources

What's up?' they don't expect a long-winded reply.

I then give a long-winded reply – it seems like the right thing to do – thanking them for the welcome.

Some reply boxes are notoriously small, either because of bad design, or to discourage long-winded replies.

When Mr Kerry gave a long-winded answer to a question about abortion, for instance, Mr Bush said he was having trouble deciphering his opponent's reply, then stated his own opposition to partial-birth abortions, briefly and clearly.

So, long-winded answer, but no, I don't have a strong opinion on it.

Answer: Long-winded but accurate.

If the comeback from your opponent is so long-winded that you're gagging for space to reply, lean against something, close your eyes and wait a few seconds, then suddenly open your eyes and say "Oh! Sorry!

JON LEE ANDERSON: Sorry to be so long-winded with some of my answers, and sorry too, for those I could not reply to.

"Often long-winded". Hmmm.

And the long-winded.

He can be languid and long-winded.