I had to write some long papers, especially for French classes.

我必须要写一些长篇，尤其是法语课论文。

选择国际学的理由 - SpeakingMax英语口语达人

Republicans would be implacably opposed to, say, weakening the filibuster, and so would some Democrats, especially long-serving ones.

NEWYORKER: The Empty Chamber

With little reason to expect huge price gains in the housing market in the next few years, some homeowners are thinking especially long-term.

WSJ: The New Rules of Remodeling

Rather, the decision to take one's own life could be, I would argue, part of affirming personal dignity, helping us to reach acceptance, and even gain some serenity - especially when the alternative is a long, painful decline through terminal illness.

BBC: A Point of View: The biggest decision