Example sentences of "[adv] be [adj] for some time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Of course he 's not been well for some time and he did n't take care of himself . ’ |
| 2 | Too numerous to list here individually , most were of early-1980s , vintage and had not been airworthy for some time . |
| 3 | The Consorzio Venezia Nuova has already been active for some time in redesigning the network of channels in the lagoon , consolidating the barene ( patches of mud flat just above the surface of the water ) and other similar measures . |
| 4 | Overall , it appeared by the middle of March that the Gulf environment was proving more resilient than had been feared , but environmentalists cautioned that the full extent of the damage would not be apparent for some time , particularly as the oil sank to the bed of the shallow Gulf , where it would damage vital food plants . |
| 5 | But they would not be ready for some time to admit the fact to one another . |
| 6 | Eating out should now be safe for some time to come . |
| 7 | The Macari honeymoon period is in full swing and there 's a determination and self-belief about the players which has n't been visible for some time . |