long on

phrase

: having or providing a large amount of (something)
He was long on criticism but short on useful advice.

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Day and night aren't exactly 12 hours long on the day of the equinox because the Earth's atmosphere refracts, or bends, light in an optical illusion that brings more daylight than there really is. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Andreeva sent a lob long on the first one; Gauff got another error on the second. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Its inclusion may reignite demand for the release of a concert film or live album of Prince’s last tour Piano & a Microphone, long on fans’ wish list. — Keith Murphy, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 That painting, too, was stolen by the Nazis, was long on view in a museum, and had recently been restored to the rightful owners. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long on

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“Long on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20on. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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