Examples of 'longer than expected' in a sentence
Meaning of "longer than expected"
This phrase is used when something takes more time or lasts longer than initially anticipated or planned. It suggests a deviation from the anticipated or expected duration or timeframe for completing a task or activity
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longer than expected
The study took longer than expected.
Longer than expected and very high price.
The survey took longer than expected.
Was longer than expected but good.
This took much longer than expected.
It took longer than expected because of a few unforeseen events.
Work has gone much longer than expected.
Work took longer than expected because of existing infrastructure.
Surgery took a lot longer than expected.
It took longer than expected to set up structures in partner countries.
That took much longer than expected.
Took me longer than expected but it appears to be functioning properly.
The siege took longer than expected.
Stayed longer than expected just to capture more special moments.
Took a little bit longer than expected.
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It lasted longer than expected to get us to our first stop.
Sorry that it took longer than expected.
It took longer than expected because of some unexpected issues.
Has taken a bit longer than expected.
Taking longer than expected because we are seriously giving it a complete overhaul.
But her take longer than expected.
Turbulence in financial markets could persist longer than expected.
Job takes longer than expected to print.
My interviews are running a little longer than expected.
Took you longer than expected.
Things are going to take a little longer than expected.
Playing longer than expected or planned.
Surgery took a little longer than expected.
My case took longer than expected to get everything in order.
Insurances are also taking longer than expected.
If things take longer than expected then we are not guaranteeing it.
Mayor kept us on a call longer than expected.
It takes much longer than expected to collect enough blood.
He told me he would be away longer than expected.
It had taken longer than expected to draft an integrated peace strategy.
It will take a little longer than expected.
It took longer than expected because the line was slow.
Things took a little longer than expected.
It has taken longer than expected to put critical corporate supports in place.
The repairs are taking longer than expected.
The soaks are much longer than expected for an extruder because there is no mixing.
Detection of products is taking longer than expected.
It takes longer than expected.
It appears this war is going to take longer than expected.
It went longer than expected.
My previous appointment took longer than expected.
The walk took longer than expected and was a little boring.
Muscles which go on for longer than expected.
The shooting took longer than expected because we did not have enough money.
I apologize it is taking much longer than expected.
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Near blizzard conditions expected by midnight tonight
Least expected things may happen in life
