Example sentences of "[prep] [pron] [noun sg] for the time " in BNC.

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1 FAIREY BARRACUDA II forward fuselage DP872 has returned to the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton , Somerset , following suspension of its restoration for the time being .
2 Charles felt fairly confident of her safety for the time being .
3 ‘ As the queen-dowager , my cousin and dear friend , gave you into my keeping for the time of your sojourn here — then , dear child , if you promise to have a care for your own safety , to give no offence and behave discreetly , you shall have my permission . ’
4 Landlord Bill Long , who has since moved to another pub , gave evidence in support of the defendant , verifying that he had been within his sight for the time in question , except for a brief spell when he was collecting glasses .
5 Sister will put a pad over your eye for the time being ; I 'll telephone the hospital and we 'll arrange for someone to drive you over there . ’
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