Example sentences of "is [vb pp] over a [adj] period " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ethnographic research has special qualities suited to dealing with controversial topics in sensitive locations , for it entails a gradual and progressive contact with respondents , which is sustained over a long period , allowing a rapport to be established slowly with respondents over time , and for researchers to participate in the full range of experiences involved in the topic . |
| 2 | Should employees ’ location allowances decrease as a result of a transfer , any such decrease is phased over a three-year period . |
| 3 | Because intensive subject assessment is concentrated over a short period of time , many felt that disruption of staff and students was less , in the long run , than under the normal system . |
| 4 | Insider dealing in this respect is controlled by restricting the number of traders who have access to information , a technique which they believe is easier than trying to control how much information is announced over a given period of time . |
| 5 | In contrast , a fixed rate mortgage has a constant rate of interest which is charged over a specified period . |