Example sentences of "[vb past] [adv] [prep] a long period " in BNC.
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| 1 | President Vieira on Nov. 6 returned abruptly after a long period abroad , during which time he had received medical treatment and visited the United States and Taiwan . |
| 2 | They went on over a long period and affected many children who had been entrusted to the defendants for care and help . |
| 3 | The arrival of Islam and the Arabic language was to mark another of the great turning points in the history of Egypt , and their absorption by Egyptian society went on over a long period , being generally a peaceful and incremental process . |
| 4 | People would not welcome a move from their home and if closure went ahead over a long period of time staff would inevitably leave . |
| 5 | King Edward VII and his Consort , Alexandra , were able to influence international events , particularly in Europe , which continued to be the predominant continent and Britain looked forward to a long period of peaceful influence . |
| 6 | This hooking action is important because it interferes with the opponent 's attempts to free his arm and keeps him closed off for a longer period . |