"We're taking the long way home, " I said, hearing no argument from the rear seat.

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Despite this record of success, the militants are a long way from taking over the Pakistani state, as some hyperventilating members of the American commentariat have suggested.

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He took the long way around when telling a story, but the view you had while taking the trip was magnificent, full of tangents and asides as interesting (if not more so) than the stories he was telling.

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And taking a long hard look at past mistakes is undoubtedly the best way to learn.

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Mr. Felice: Dell has really come a long way in Asia to make sure that we are taking advantage of the talent here.

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"They are simply taking the long view and trying to make sure this legislation will not need amended a second time, the way this legislation does, " he said.

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