Example sentences of "were [vb pp] for many [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Unfortunately , the new baronet lived in India and no instructions from him were expected for many months . |
| 2 | In many of these different regions the native stone has given character and fitness to the buildings ; the wide variety of stones , together with the frequent use of wood and brick and thatch , especially in the stoneless areas , has added charm to English village and towns , and has made the dwellings , particularly the smaller cottages ( for stones for churches and large houses were carried for many miles even in early times ) , ideally suited to their surroundings . |
| 3 | In the hamlets and villages the galleries were used for many purposes . |
| 4 | Negotiations on the treaty , which had begun in 1968 , were stalled for many years . |
| 5 | That hours of work were stated for many trades does not mean that they were always worked to the full . |