Example sentences of "[adj] for a [adj] period " in BNC.
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| 1 | An artist can never have seen too much , read too much , and even if the time is right for a fallow period , then that is exactly when it is also right to go out and see , read , feel , as deeply as possible . |
| 2 | It would certainly be possible for a cooling-off period to be introduced in Britain . |
| 3 | Some analysis was carried out using the ORACLE databases prior to 1988 , and a limited amount was possible for a short period thereafter . |
| 4 | The result is that pin 10 goes low for a fixed period determined by the values of C1 and R2 ; approximately 0.1 seconds with the values given . |
| 5 | Thick weathering mantles will only form in regions of minimal local relief where rates of erosion have been low for a prolonged period . |
| 6 | It seems , therefore , that the Burgundians should be seen as a largely catholic people , but that for a brief period under Gundobad they had an arian Church . |
| 7 | Exercises that increase stamina are those that require you to breath slightly more heavily than usual for a prolonged period of time ( say , an exercise session of thirty minutes or so ) . |
| 8 | Cleaned fittings , after disinfection , are re-assembled and the whole is left to air dry for a short period before the empty cabinet is brought down to working temperature and re-filled . |
| 9 | We have made it clear for a long period that we believe that devolution or independence would damage very severely the degree of inward investment into Scotland and the degree of self-generating investment within Scotland as well . |
| 10 | In contrast with the previous case , where it was thought necessary to stop medication at the beginning of treatment , this woman clearly benefited from the introduction of a hypnotic for a brief period of time . |
| 11 | To summarize : if you have been made redundant or have been unemployed for a long period : |
| 12 | THERE is nothing more soul-destroying than being unemployed for a long period , as no doubt some SRN readers can readily confirm , writes EDDIE BELLASS . |
| 13 | THERE is nothing more soul-destroying than being unemployed for a long period , as no doubt some SRN readers can readily confirm . |
| 14 | Only just over a third of sales were military and well over half were overseas , so steady progress is attainable for a prolonged period .. |
| 15 | He says the most obvious way is to use it for fireproof doors — for ceilings , lining internal paritions , all of which require to prevent fire going from one room to another for a given period of time . |
| 16 | Right what that is is erm usually when you take out erm health insurance cover the payments will be deferred for a specified period of time , that could be four weeks , eight weeks , it could be six months , twelve months so the |
| 17 | Also , it is likely that although I will get custody of my daughter , he will also be given leave to see her every week , and likely for a longer period than he sees her now . |
| 18 | Andrew , is there a feature in this plan called waiver of premium , what these means to you is that if you 're off ill for a long period of time , through accident , ill-health , whatever , Abbey will actually still pay them for you , until you 're well again . |
| 19 | But pheromones only remain effective for a short period . |
| 20 | Algicides are sold by many aquatic plant nurseries and garden centres and while these are effective for a short period of time , they are not a substitute for a properly balanced pool . |
| 21 | He was knocked unconscious for a brief period but luckily nothing was broken . |
| 22 | Accordingly , the following have resigned from the subsidiaries which they have assisted , many for a considerable period : . |
| 23 | The eggs can remain viable for a considerable period of time , however , and so you should dispose of faecal matter carefully to prevent any risk of infection in the garden if you have a young family . |
| 24 | Formerly it was sufficient that attention might be required at night ; now repeated attention is required involving a carer being awake for a prolonged period or at frequent intervals . |
| 25 | The surrounding catchment area at first contributes little but clear run-off , and the lake water remains oligotrophic for a long period . |
| 26 | However , in the main , fares allowances covering the difference in travel costs are paid in full for a short period — generally up to one or two years and are then reduced over time . |
| 27 | Loans are available for a three-year period in support of a three-year macroeconomic and structural adjustment programme . |
| 28 | It will be available for a limited period in a number of pubs including the City of Mabgate and the Grove Inn in Leeds , the Marine Hall in Fleetwood , Cooky 's Devonshire Arms in Bradford . |
| 29 | To coincide with a CAMRA 21st birthday party on April 14th , the Queens Head will also be the base for a press launch of Gales Festival mild , a special brew available for a limited period in 21 Gales-tied houses . |
| 30 | In addition , there are sometimes temporary posts such as ‘ teaching fellow ’ or ‘ tutorial assistant ’ , which are available for a limited period . |