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The phrase "only long enough" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
One example of its use would be: "She sat on the bench, only long enough to catch her breath before continuing on her run." This means that she sat on the bench for a short amount of time, but not longer than necessary.
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We stayed only long enough to drop off our crab and oysters.
Ambulances and firetrucks circle the mess, but only long enough to contain the demise.
Cincinnatus maintained his authority only long enough to bring Rome through the emergency.
They quieted down only long enough to hear Ali's postfight comments.
Cook only long enough to reheat the lobster, about three minutes.
He remembers facts only long enough to understand the ideas that are built from them.
He pulled up, but only long enough for the son to jump off.
The pregnant captives were kept alive only long enough to give birth.
She meant to foster the sisters only long enough to find them a home.
Mix the ground almonds and sugar only long enough that they come together as a dough.
While several were soaping away, one paused only long enough to give her hair a fluff.
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