Example sentences of "[be] [adv] for some time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Father will be away for some time , and I 'm very worried . ’ |
| 2 | The empty refrigerator and the absence of perishable food like bread and milk suggested that Stavanger had left expecting to be away for some time , but that conflicted with the pyjamas under the pillow in the bedroom , and the razor in the bathroom . |
| 3 | ‘ We will be here for some time . |
| 4 | I shall be here for some time . |
| 5 | ‘ I shall be here for some time . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ My men will be here for some time yet , and I 'll leave someone here on duty all night . |
| 7 | I shall be here for some time — I have to make detailed drawings and take photographs . |
| 8 | It appeared that we were going to be there for some time . |
| 9 | Which must mean that he intends to be there for some time . |