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(of a vowel or syllable) being the greater of the two used in complete lengths.
Yes, here is a sentence:
"The bird's long tail feathers caught wind, and it glided effortlessly over a distance in the air."
Long by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
(of a vowel) that is categorized as long both in quality and extent is long (e.g., in standard British English the vowel /u / in food is long compared to the short vowel /ʊ/ in good ).
A sample sentence is:
"Long vowels are typically pronounced more longly than their short equivalents, like the long vowel /i / in the word "beat" as opposed to the short vowel /ɪ/ in the word "bit."
Long by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
"an industry that seems long on ideas but short on cash"
Long by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
(of stocks, bonds, or other investments) bought ahead, expecting a future rise in price.
In fact, here is an example sentence using "long" in its investment meaning:
"The investor bought long a stock in hopes that the price of the stock would increase in the coming months."
Long by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
Long but more "memey".
"Chile is löng."

Long Covid 

A new term since covid-19 for myalgic encephalomyelitis ME/CFS a life changing dibilitating condition that has been known about for over 40 years. But neglected by the medical profession and governments world wide.
myalgic encephalomyelitis
Chronic fatigue syndrome

ME/CFS
People with myalgic encephalomyelitis World wide are often neglected and discriminated against by the medical profession and governments.

Sadly it takes a world wide pandemic to draw in the attention of research.

Let's hope in the next 2 years development of finding a cure, understanding and proper support support of those suffering from it moves further forward than the last 40 years.
I am in pain, cannot walk, eat sleep or focus on the basics of living I have long covid.
Long Covid by Kpinitreal October 15, 2020