LENGTH in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

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... length might be worth while. BB p.140, To Employers

If this presents difficulty, re-reading chapters two and three, where the alcoholic sickness is discussed at length might be worth while.

... length our inventories become a regular part ... 12&12 p.90, Step Ten

And at length our inventories become a regular part of everyday living, rather than something unusual or set apart.

... length the time came for him to ... 12&12 p.143, Tradition Three

At length the time came for him to speak in a meeting.

... length to get it -- then you are ... BB p.58, How It Works

If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it -- then you are ready to take certain steps.

... length, you can quietly let your friends ... BB p.115, To Wives

While you need not discuss your husband at length, you can quietly let your friends know the nature of his illness.

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