Example sentences of "over a period [prep] time [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The European Community has put in place a range of measures which are capable over a period of time of leading to a solution . |
| 2 | This name was changed over a period of time to the name we know today , Rottweil . |
| 3 | Remember that velocity stands for the ratio of total spending over a period of time to the stock of money available . |
| 4 | It is generally agreed that students/trainees are observed performing on many occasions over a period of time as a natural part of the learning process . |
| 5 | For this reason production cooperatives must be encouraged to grow from small beginnings over a period of time with sensitive support . |
| 6 | The systematic application of energy to a surface or substance over a period of time with the intention of removing dirt . |
| 7 | However , as a sociologist , I was interested in observing routine cases over a period of time in order to look for regular and recurring patterns of action and interaction that might allow certain generalisations to be made . |
| 8 | The third method of issue involves the Bank of England taking stock on to its own books and then selling this as a tap stock over a period of time in day-to-day dealings with GEMMs . |
| 9 | Harassment over a period of time by predators entering particular warrens will undoubtedly force the rabbits to temporarily abandon their homes . |
| 10 | We may explain the fact that the production units of a particular industry have grown larger over a period of time by appealing to the economies this yields , and in doing so claim that a cause ( increase in scale ) occurred because of its propensity to have a certain effect ( economies of scale ) . |
| 11 | Then it takes its place over a period of time within the wider teaching of the principles , planning and practice of worship , enabling the ordinand to explore the theological and practical importance of music in an appropriate context . |