Example sentences of "[adj] for [adj] periods of [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Once initiated such a complementary system of uplift and subsidence is probably self-sustaining for long periods of time in the absence of major tectonic disturbance . |
| 2 | The identity , however , is converted into a theory of the determination of the price level by assuming : ( a ) that the money supply is determined by the monetary authorities ; ( b ) that the number of transactions is fixed in the short-run because of the classical presumption that the economy operates automatically at full employment ; and ( c ) that the velocity of circulation is also fixed in the short-run because it depends largely on institutional factors ( such as whether workers are paid weekly or monthly ) which themselves tend to remain constant for long periods of time . |
| 3 | If people are kept awake for long periods of time , their drowsiness lessens in the morning and comes on with increased severity in the evening . |
| 4 | By the following weekend , Ned had begun to lose interest in his lover and within two weeks , much to her distress , he began leaving her alone for long periods of time while he chased after a very attractive Border Collie who had just moved into a neighbouring street . |
| 5 | He said it was not usual for patients to be left alone for long periods of time and organisation on the ward involved was usually very good . |
| 6 | Ear defenders may be advisable for long periods of work , but we found the low exhaust tone quieter than that on average-sized petrol mowers . |
| 7 | Some Landlords who let out properties where the majority of tenants are resident for short periods of time , may be liable for the Collective Community Charge/Poll Tax . |
| 8 | Part-time courses which are available for similar periods of study as for full-time courses usually involve an average of eight hours attendance at college each week , predominantly on a ‘ day release ’ basis . |
| 9 | This type of palette is designed to keep acrylics workable for long periods of time , which eliminates the worry of them drying too quickly . |