long one
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The history of the writ of habeas corpus and immigration is a very long one.
From Slate • Feb. 17, 2026
The current underperformance streak is a historically long one.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
The path leading to my old age was a long one, but I don’t feel 74.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
“My journey has been a long one, and it started with my father’s decision to move to the U.S.,”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025
But if the introduction is a complete sentence, especially if it’s a long one, a colon works better.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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