long list

British  

noun

1. a list of suitable applicants for a job, post, etc, from which a short list will be selected

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verb

1. (tr) to put (someone) on a long list

Example Sentences

You’re just one person on a long list of names.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Armida van Rij from the Centre for European Reform points to re-invigorated efforts by a long list of European countries clamouring to join the EU's ranks - none more insistently than Ukraine.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

A long list of local villagers and others claim the land is actually theirs—many of whom have been fighting for it in court for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The long list of 11 mostly rarities featured 13 soloists.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He did this by making an exceedingly long list that was full of red herrings.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood