Example sentences of "[modal v] last for [adj] week " in BNC.
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| 1 | This course should last for three weeks — if a monthly period occurs during this time , the pessaries should be continued throughout the period . |
| 2 | It was not only food that was running short ; the Collector was shocked to see how little powder and shot remained the mine , the fougasses , and the firing of chain shot to clear the foliage had seriously depleted what he had considered an ample provision of powder ; if used sparingly it might last for two weeks , but the shot was almost exhausted . |
| 3 | Following such treatment , there was a significant change in the numbers of these organisms in the patients ' bowels and this change could last for many weeks or months , during which time the patient continued to improve . |
| 4 | The second interim order may last for six weeks . |
| 5 | This can last for some weeks . |