Example sentences of "[vb pp] [verb] for some [noun] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The trial was expected to continue for some time and it was widely believed that evidence would be given which would incriminate politicians still active . |
| 2 | It states that sex is not appropriate in every situation where a couple are mutually attracted , or even within a relationship that is expected to last for some months or even years . |
| 3 | However , this is not expected to happen for some time and even when reform is introduced , the probability is that it will be phased in over a number of years . |
| 4 | Mrs Thompson said : ‘ This is something I have intended to do for some time but somehow never got round to . |
| 5 | ‘ It is a risk , but it 's something I have wanted to do for some time and I believe it is feasible . |
| 6 | It also restated downward — although not drastically , previously reported results for fiscal years to June 1992 and 1991 , to reflect the fact that customers that bought Sequoia gear were not required to pay for some kit until it was resold to end-users . |