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unusual long time vs unusually long time

The correct phrase is 'unusually long time.' 'Unusual long time' is not a common or correct construction in English. 'Unusually long time' is the correct way to describe a period of time that is longer than expected.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 2747 views

unusual long time

This phrase is not correct in English.

The phrase 'unusual long time' is not commonly used in English. It does not convey the intended meaning of a longer-than-usual period of time.
  • One of the most striking, intelligent, and unusual cars I've seen in a very long time.
  • Nicholas is risking his life on a very unusual long shot here.
  • Then we noticed an unusual feature; we noticed that you had presented us with the statements of this decision on comitology in long prose texts, despite the fact that you agreed with the Council a long time ago that references to the article would be succinct.
  • Laura battled depression a long time.
  • Long time no see, Toddy.
  • The Germans were deported here long time.
  • No power for long time, Commander.
  • You might keep here a long time, an awful long time.
  • One month is a long time to wait and a long time for further doubts to develop.
  • That is a long time - a very long time to die in agony - and it is a concession which increases the Commission's figure by a factor of 10.
  • It's been a long time, Joanna.
  • I've waited a long time for this, Joanna.
  • We voyaged this infernal island a long time ago.
  • Long time no see, ladies and gentlemen of the Hunters Association.
  • Those girls have probably been playing a long time.
  • It was a long time ago, Gibbs.
  • I promise that crush was over a long time ago.
  • That was a long time ago.
  • The accident was a long time ago, dad.
  • I passed out, for a long time.

Alternatives:

  • unusually long time
  • abnormally long time
  • exceptionally long time
  • remarkably long time
  • extraordinarily long time

unusually long time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'Unusually long time' is the correct way to describe a period of time that is longer than expected or usual.
  • After an unusually long time considering it, they're recommending Markus gets sole custody.
  • Mr President, because of the various discussions that have taken place the rapporteur has had an unusually long time to work on this report and she is to be warmly thanked for the efforts that she has made.
  • It therefore enjoyed an unusually long period of time within which it could both have commented on the Commission's allegations and dealt with the subject-matter of the action.
  • The Commission acknowledges that, in this case, the time taken was unusually long, but I have given the reasons.
  • Franco's honeymoon was an unusually long one.
  • It's just a standard contract with an unusually long term.
  • I told him it was naturally high because of my unusually long neck.
  • I have unusually long arms? No!
  • That's just natural side effects of such an unusually long hypersleep, or something like that.
  • The presence of an unusually long and/or short chromosome in each of 10 cells is evidence for a particular male sterile translocation (c-t type).
  • Madam President, thanks to your staff and all the interpreters for your patience during this unusually long session.
  • I mean, not unusually long or anything, you know?
  • It showed an animal with a small skull and large eye sockets and unusually long teeth,
  • The basic principle of such a policy is to establish an income safety net against risks and crises arising either from adverse natural phenomena or from market distortions and an unusually long and widespread fall in prices.
  • Laura battled depression a long time.
  • Long time no see, Toddy.
  • The Germans were deported here long time.
  • No power for long time, Commander.
  • You might keep here a long time, an awful long time.
  • One month is a long time to wait and a long time for further doubts to develop.

Alternatives:

  • uncommonly long time
  • exceptionally long time
  • remarkably long time
  • extraordinarily long time
  • abnormally long time

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