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- adjective Having been missing or unknown for a
protracted period oftime .
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Examples
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The long-lost handwritten manuscript of Pearl S. Buck's classic novel "The Good Earth" is set to go on display next month at the late author's home outside Philadelphia.
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To the people of Atlantis she is Princess Naia, half-mortal daughter of the Oceanid Queen Metis and her long-lost human consort.
The Legion of American Watchers Hal Duncan 2010
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As founding Peas, me, Apl, and Will had been tight since way back, and in walked this stranger from Hacienda Heights who fit in like some long-lost relative, and she was sexy without being catty, confident without being arrogant, strong without being over-domineering, and tomboyish without losing her femininity.
Fallin’ Up Steve Dennis 2011
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Largely considered the heart and soul of recreational London, the Strand was where one could discover just about anyone – including a long-lost brother, as an American visitor was shocked and happy to find in 1913.
Promenades Through London: The Strand | Edwardian Promenade 2009
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The girl in the painting was still my long-lost twin.
Haven Kristi Cook 2011
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When she picked up and I told her who I was, her reaction was as if she was the long-lost relative.
Fallin’ Up Steve Dennis 2011
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The one person not around was Eddie—my long-lost half-brother.
Fallin’ Up Steve Dennis 2011
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The girl in the painting was still my long-lost twin.
Haven Kristi Cook 2011
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Though they were simple office notes, to me they seemed like old letters from a long-lost love.
Deadly Julie Chibbaro 2011
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Bush wins re-election and Ms. Garver writes a letter in Space News reaffirming her long-lost love for VSE.
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