Example sentences of "[verb] for a longer period " in BNC.
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| 1 | If they want to go for a longer period , a key worker would go out with them . ’ |
| 2 | Some were more active than any predecessor against some particular organism , and some had special merits in use , such as working when given by mouth , or acting for a longer period than usual . |
| 3 | A behavioural response is strengthened when it has an increased probability of occurring ( frequency ) or when it is likely to be performed for a longer period of time ( duration ) . |
| 4 | All subjects studied were regular smokers but the duodenal ulcer patients were significantly older and had therefore smoked for a longer period ( Table I ) . |
| 5 | Does my hon. Friend agree that when such councils involve constitutional amendments to the treaty as well as , as always , substantial business for the Heads of Government to transact , some new formula should be produced whereby meetings could be scheduled for a longer period ? |
| 6 | ( c ) Ensure that no voucher is retained for a longer period than 14 days from receipt . |
| 7 | But it is possible to have a covenant which lasts for a longer period , provided that the period is specified in the Deed . |