Example sentences of "[vb pp] [adv] over a [adj] period " in BNC.
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| 1 | For the concession of hereditary tenure , though made piecemeal over a long period of time , was universal by the end of the century . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | Duncan Smith , defending , said : ‘ It appeared to be a fairly well laid out scheme which was used successfully over a considerable period of time . |
| 4 | Thus there was a confusing number of elements on earth , above it and below it which contributed to the afterlife , representing ideas which had been brought together over a long period of time . |
| 5 | ‘ But poisons that would only kill if taken regularly over a long period of time , do they exist ? ’ |
| 6 | There are , however , instances where fixed term contracts are renewed automatically over a considerable period of time and can reasonably be described as ‘ rolling ’ contracts . |
| 7 | However , this is an aspect that must be studied closely over a longer period , for there is a danger in some of the inner-city schemes of officially-induced gentrification . |