Sentence examples for not longer before from inspiring English sources

If, say, the Dodgers determine they have a prospect of Longoria's caliber, they can wait for a few seasons, if not longer, before deciding whether to offer him a long-term contract.

It may be weeks, if not longer, before we know the outcome of this process.

Mr. Fugate said it could be several days, if not longer, before electricity will be restored across the region.

It will take decades, if not longer, before technology will develop to the point where it can substitute for teaching assistants, tutorial sessions, office hours and study sessions with fellow students.

Lady Gaga, posting on Instagram, wrote: "I tend to believe that when we die our souls hover for at least a moment, if not longer, before they either rest or are recycled into the consciousness of an already living being, or maybe a newborn baby.

And the regulatory approvals will take at least until the end of the year, if not longer, before the deal is likely to close.

The mince obtained was placed in polyethylene bags and kept in ice not longer than 2 h before use.

The prepared samples were stored in an autosampler at 4°C not longer than 24 h before injection.

The resulting lysates were frozen immediately in liquid nitrogen and stored at −70°C for not longer than 24 h before use.

Mike Atieh said it played tougher than before, mostly because the rough seemed thicker, if not longer.

"Not much longer before your mortal eyes won't have to look at this vampire complexion".