long-chain

How to use long-chain in a sentence

• By tapping Geithner and Summers to drive economic policy, Obama breaks a long chain of Wall Street bankers running government.

  Obama Gives Wall Street the Cold Shoulder | William D. Cohan | November 24, 2008 | THE DAILY BEAST

• The columns in the courts are of Buddhist origin; the bell with long chain is sculptured on them in relief.

  A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida Pfeiffer

• The long chain extending across the whole width of the room was drawn through the door and fastened to the yokes of the oxen.

  Papers from Overlook-House | Casper Almore

• In the afternoon we called at Liebig's, and he went a long walk with us—the long chain of snowy mountains in the hazy distance.

  George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3) | George Eliot

• The young people, whose sport had been interrupted, had recovered from their fright and joined in a long chain.

  Complete Short Works | Georg Ebers