Definition of "long time" []

• Used as part of greeting of two people who have not been in contact for a long time. (interjection)

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• "The frequently long time frame between getting a vaccine and developing autoantibodies as a result can make it hard to cast such associations as cause and effect."
• "Thanks also to my wonderfully astute agent, Lauren Abramo, a perfect match a long time in the making."
• "“It takes a long time to become a real ballerina like Aunt Georgia.”"