Example sentences of "[conj] [noun sg] over a " in BNC.
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| 1 | A history teacher is content to cover the history of one country or continent over a few decades . |
| 2 | The systematic application of energy to a surface or substance over a period of time with the intention of removing dirt . |
| 3 | The answer is that it is simply the degree of an experience 's pleasantness or painfulness taken at a moment , or its average pleasantness or painfulness over a period . |
| 4 | I think the question remains or that my doubts remain that there will be a level of there will that one can assume a level of commitments which would be it would be sensible to try and draw back from or phase over a longer period of time . |
| 5 | You can work towards a degree or diploma over a period of years — or choose single courses lasting a few weeks or months , from an enormous list of topics ranging from childcare to computer science . |
| 6 | In the short term , nitrogenous fertilizers , by increasing grasses and clovers , can result in an increase in the earthworm population , but continuous use of superphosphate or Nitro-chalk over a long period has been shown , in trials at Rothamstead , to reduce numbers in proportion to the amount of nitrogen applied . |
| 7 | Domestically inclined spirits , they are happiest when warmly ensconced by the grate or hob over a kitchen fire , and are more at home in the country than in a city or town . |
| 8 | You feel you 've earned that glass of wine , and the chance to let your hair down with friends , husband , lover or family over a good meal . |
| 9 | But nothing will more unite MPs of all parties than outrage over a Minister who lies in the sacred Commons chamber . |
| 10 | The ecological significance of these precipitation figures in terms of soil moisture may be judged by relating them to the amount of moisture lost through evaporation and transpiration over a given period . |
| 11 | Liverpool was a curiously sensitive man who presided with firmness and tact over a series of Cabinets containing men of greater ability , several of them future prime ministers . |
| 12 | He admitted ten charges of possessing and supplying cannabis and speed over a period of a year . |
| 13 | 1 Heat the butter and stir fry the courgettes , red peppers , sweetcorn and garlic over a high heat for 4–5 minutes until just tender , then add sugar and seasoning . |
| 14 | The most serious eruptions , on June 12-15 , scattered rock and ash over a 100-km radius and triggered a series of earth tremors ( lasting until June 18 ) of up to 5.34 on the Richter scale . |
| 15 | Mare and foal over a water bridge . |
| 16 | 4 Meanwhile , toast the bread and , while still warm , rub with the halved clove of garlic and drizzle over a little olive oil . |
| 17 | After superficial induction to bureau life , through discussion and self-study over a period of approximately four weeks , trainees will take a two-day course in basic interviewing skills . |
| 18 | Nigel had a bolero and cummerbund over a white , silk blouse and flared , velvet trousers . |
| 19 | Scott Svenson wore blue jeans and jacket over a navy T-shirt and a wide , striped kipper tie , which looked ridiculous . |
| 20 | And a pergola does n't have to lead somewhere ; you can use one to provide shade and colour over a patio , or to form an arbour where you can sit and enjoy the fragrance of scented climbers . |
| 21 | After baking , pierce with a skewer and spoon over a few tablespoons of brandy . |
| 22 | In a clean saucepan , melt the butter and sugar over a gentle heat . |
| 23 | Thread the meat onto large skewers and grill over a gentle heat for about an hour , turning every 10 minutes , basting with the marinade at the same time . |
| 24 | An accident in France would no have to be as serious as Chernobyl to imperil life and health over a wide area in France and its heavily populated neighbours . |
| 25 | Each patient was provided with a diary card to record bowel frequency and episodes of incontinence and urgency over a one month period . |
| 26 | Consequently , not only does the faculty include departments that study Philosophy and History over a wide range of time and place but there is also a notably broad spread of modern European languages and literatures ( English and Scottish , of course ; but also Danish , Dutch , French , Gaelic , German , Italian , Norwegian , Portuguese , Russian , Spanish , Swedish ) as well as the Classics ( Latin , Greek ) . |
| 27 | He became the first man in history to walk into a restaurant and trip over a ceiling . |
| 28 | A public inquiry into enforcement action by Stockton Borough Council against L and LW Casey and Company over a rundown area of Stockton has been cancelled because one of those involved is seriously ill . |
| 29 | Traffic experts are predicting jams and misery over a large part of the region because of a bridge which is suffering from structural corrosion . |
| 30 | The analogy with Munros and their associated Tops is obvious , and to collect either is likely to involve above average commitment and dedication over a sustained period of years , and require a broad spectrum of mountaineering skills . |