Example sentences of "need a period " in BNC.
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| 1 | We will obviously need a period of consultation in government before we introduce legislation . |
| 2 | You 'll need a period of convalescence . |
| 3 | ‘ The party needs a period of serious reflection about what went wrong and what needs to be done . |
| 4 | Perhaps everyone who works with such old people needs a period of physical disability ( real or ‘ pretend ’ ) to see just what effort goes into the daily round and the strategies which are adopted the better to cope and to preserve independence . |
| 5 | Some wildflower seeds need a period of cold before they will germinate . |
| 6 | In spite of the obvious gains in recent years — and no one could be more grateful than I to Robert Runcie and all he achieved — we now need a period of calmness , of peace , to grow and get on with the real work of caring for others and serving Christ in and through others . |
| 7 | Most foliage houseplants need a period of rest in mid winter , so keep feeding and watering to a minimum until new growth starts in the spring . |
| 8 | Need a period of cold before germination . |
| 9 | Many plants need a period of dormancy before they leaf and flower and the timing of this period is often influenced by the temperature . |