Example sentences of "[coord] for seven " in BNC.

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1 Its rationale shifted but its purpose in one respect at least remained , and orthodox women to this day follow through the ritual of purification at the mikva every month and abstain from physical contact with their husbands during their times of bleeding and for seven days thereafter ( = two weeks every month ) .
2 The capture of Calais and the foundation of the Order of the Garter mark the high point of Edward 's military and chivalric reputation , and for seven years after 1348 the war languished .
3 Five questions produced success rates of 50 per cent or more for the bottom band pupils , and for seven questions between 40 per cent and 50 per cent obtained the correct answer .
4 Now take these twigs of basil , put them into a sack , and for seven nights you must sleep lying between the trenches of the vineyard , with your head pillowed on the sack . "
5 He ordered the land to be dug and trenched , he put the basil-sprigs in a sack , and for seven nights slept between the trenches .
6 For most of his life he has been a Salvation Army member and for seven years the opposition Chief Whip .
7 But for seven years Stuart was a visibly devoted father and Lyn supported and promoted his career .
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