Example sentences of "[noun sg] [noun] [prep] a [adj] period " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Government did however put in a £200 million investment programme over a four-year period ( the previous annual average , apart from one missile development programme , had been £5 million ) . |
| 2 | If that 's the case , then we could argue , an and will do , that now is a good time to borrow on a fixed term basis over a long period . |
| 3 | What we are clearly seeing in some areas is roughly the same group of people exploiting the same local landscape for their subsistence requirements over a long period , but with successive generations living on different sites at different times . |
| 4 | In all 3,200 middle-aged men were given either beta blockers or diuretics for their blood pressure over a 10-year period . |
| 5 | It is worth noting that over half Jack 's 242 League appearances for Crystal Palace were in Division Two of the Football League — and only Roy McCracken made more appearances than he did in those four seasons , 1921–25 , so there is no doubt that Jack was a loyal club servant in a demanding period . |
| 6 | The study contributes towards a comprehensive view of the working of the labour market over a long period and of the sources of shocks disturbing the economy . |
| 7 | Erm , what happens if a client has , has established er , a Covermaster Plan for a selected period , and then for whatever reason , has a need to increase that cover . |
| 8 | Newly qualified nurses are expected to receive an orientation and induction programme appropriate to their appointments , followed by a consolidation period for a minimum period of three months , when it is recommended that a few hours each week be set aside for learning periods either with other newly qualified staff or as self-directed learning . |
| 9 | In general , the mountain areas of the Auvergne experience a much colder winter climate with a long period of Permanent snow . |
| 10 | In October the government told the Soviet Union that it wanted to put their mutual trade relationship on a US dollar basis over a two-year period . |
| 11 | The most essential function of the diplomat resident for a substantial period of time in some foreign capital remained what it had always been : the collecting and sending home of information . |
| 12 | Under the existing procedures , their sentences had been reviewed by the Home Office after a fixed period . |
| 13 | In addition , income security for a long period decreases the risks associated with the investment . |
| 14 | Payment of social security contributions over a given period ‘ entitles ’ the payer to a benefit , ( though only until the law is changed ! ) . |
| 15 | Each Europartenariat to date has generated an average of around 3,000 pre-arranged business appointments over a two-day period . |
| 16 | One agent has exclusive selling rights for a given period . |
| 17 | However little detailed research has been undertaken into how these innovations were developed and implemented , and this project will make use of the unique Company Archive of the Thomas cook organisation to investigate the detailed circumstances of product development in a crucial period of the Company 's development from 1850 to 1939 , during which the foundations of the modern tourist industry were laid . |
| 18 | Simulation has been used to predict population changes over a long period of time and for charting space-satellite trajectories . |
| 19 | Unlike the 1991 Rugby World Cup , which took place over a whole month , not to mention the three months build-up , thereby allowing the sponsors to develop their marketing strategy over a long period of time , the World Sevens tournament is a three-day event , with the commercial potential of a ‘ Market blink ’ , as he puts it . |
| 20 | Building societies will , generally , be sympathetic if you ask to suspend your mortgage payments for a fixed period because you have been made redundant or because you have a crisis . |
| 21 | A spokesman said : ‘ The insurance will cover all mortgage payments for a 12-month period ’ . |
| 22 | Is my hon. Friend aware that there was a serious fall-off in the number of people presenting themselves for eye tests for a considerable period after the charges were introduced and that the current figures show that we have not yet made up that gap ? |
| 23 | If one partner has been getting statutory sick or maternity pay for a continuous period of 13 weeks or more , this is counted as income . |
| 24 | If one partner has been getting statutory sick or maternity pay for a continuous period of 13 weeks or more , this is counted as income . |
| 25 | If one partner has been getting statutory sick or maternity pay for a continuous period of 13 weeks or more , this is counted as income . |
| 26 | Thus a free-running rhythm indicates that the time-cues are not strong enough to entrain the body clock to a 24-hour period . |
| 27 | In addition other purchasers , not wishing to miss a golden opportunity because they can not react quickly will attempt to insist that the seller grants them exclusive negotiating rights for a reasonable period of , for example , six weeks during which they should be able to agree a deal ; a so called lock out agreement . |
| 28 | This is the first time that the two companies will provide a total supply and maintenance contract for ARAMCO , ESP/ACC will install all the pump related equipment and perform routine monthly maintenance of the downhole and surface units for a five-year period . |
| 29 | We must introduce … another National Service Act for a limited period until we know exactly what is going to happen … |
| 30 | It is possible to enter into a guaranteed revenue agreement with the water authority whereby the income from the water charge over a 12-year period is offset against the capital cost and the developer is only liable for any shortfall on an annual basis . |