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noomag adv tmp rg
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for a while; for a long time; for a spell



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noomag rg
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Noomag ingii-ondendimin gii-izhaayaang oodenaang.

We were gone a long time to town.
 rg
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Noomag igo gii-wiikwaji'o awe gaa-minjimishkoozod.

The one who was pinned down took a long time to pull himself free.
 es
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Gaawiin noomag da-ayaasiiwag igiweg gaa-pagamigoziwaad. Mii go eyinaajimindwaa gozishkiwaad.

The ones who just moved in won't be here very long. People say they are always moving.
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Giishpin noondawad diindiisi noondaagozid gii-biboong, dibaajimo noomag wii'-aabawaanig.

If your hear a blue jay calling in the winter, he's telling you that it warm up for a few days.
 nj
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Anangoog bagakaanzhewag; noomag igo wii-kisinaa.

The stars are shining brightly; it will be cold for a while.
 nj
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