to wait for a long time

to stay for a long time

lasting; enduring; extending over a long period of time

honorific: I've long looked forward to meeting you.; It's an honor to meet you at last.

(haven't done sth) for a long time; a long time since we last met

(of time) how long?; (not) a long time

not long (after); before too long; soon; soon after

(coll.) for a long time

everlasting; perpetual; lasting; forever; permanent

long-time; long-term; lasting; enduring; permanent; for a long time