Example sentences of "[vb pp] [verb] for some time " in BNC.

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1 The trial was expected to continue for some time and it was widely believed that evidence would be given which would incriminate politicians still active .
2 Captain Mark Phillips had been expected to remain for some time in his cottage on the estate , where he has lived since the marriage broke up three years ago .
3 Past changes in both relative equity and gilt prices have a negative influence on future expectations although interest differentials ( RATE ) are expected to persist for some time .
4 However , this is not expected to happen for some time and even when reform is introduced , the probability is that it will be phased in over a number of years .
5 The pianist was Roger Bluff , who seemed able to draw a singing tone from the Festival piano that I have not heard matched for some time .
6 Ours have needed replacing for some time , ’ he added with a touch of grimness .
7 Mrs Thompson said : ‘ This is something I have intended to do for some time but somehow never got round to .
8 ‘ It is a risk , but it 's something I have wanted to do for some time and I believe it is feasible .
9 If on the other hand , a stress is applied slowly over a longer period the material flows like a viscous liquid so that the spherical shape is soon lost if left to stand for some time .
10 Also , the fresh tap water should be allowed to stand for some time before being offered to the cat , to allow the chemicals to dissipate .
11 Blood may have continued to ooze for some time after death , though less so here than from a dependent part .
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