Example sentences of "[vb mod] [be] spread over a " in BNC.

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1 The range of flavours expected in a Thai meal should be spread over a choice of textures , too .
2 In comparison with other books , they can be expensive , as relatively low numbers are printed , so the basic cost of putting the book together must be spread over a limited number of copies .
3 Where there is no tidal range wave attack is concentrated at the same level of the coast for twenty-four hours a day , but where the tidal range is great it may be spread over a vast foreshore zone and may only attack the foot of the cliffs for a very short period at each high tide .
4 The traders may be spread over a whole town , or region of country , and yet make a market , if they are , by means of fairs , meetings , published price lists , the post-office or otherwise , in close communication with each other . ’
5 But obviously a place not already converted would cost less initially , and the price of rebuilding would be spread over a longer period .
6 Because of the size of block used , laying is an easy job which can be spread over a period of time .
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