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long list

British

noun

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

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verb

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

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Today, creatine is just one of a long list of supplements taken by elite athletes in this pursuit of marginal gains.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Meanwhile, the introduction of the Worthiest of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in “Captain America: The First Avenger” ranks #52 on a very long list.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

"It's a bit ridiculous," party campaigner Jane Embelton told AFP of the long list of fringe candidates running.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

The home also has a long list of built-ins designed by Neutra, including a sofa system, dining table, and breakfast nook.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

I had a long list of her published papers, of the patents in her name; I had the chronological details of her promotions—In short I had her professional “vita” in full detail.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

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