Example sentences of "[noun sg] [verb] a [adj] period " in BNC.
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| 1 | Islamic rule prescribes a 40-day period of abstinence , i.e. a " natural " period until the possible date of the first menstrual onset . |
| 2 | The coup attempt followed a prolonged period of economic recession within Trinidad and Tobago , which saw gross national product ( GNP ) fall by more than 30 per cent between 1982 and 1990 and unemployment rise to over 22 per cent . |
| 3 | The building of the complex spanned a long period , from the foundation of the cathedral in 1063 to the completion of the campanile in 1350 , but the whole group is one stylistic unit . |
| 4 | Yet between the recognition of a dispute which may end in a trial and its actual arrival before the judge lies a lengthy period of negotiation before or during the operation of the formal pre-trial procedure . |
| 5 | Once this had been achieved , the plan envisaged a transitional period leading to " full and fair elections " during which the UN would play " an enhanced role " , although the level of UN involvement was not specified . |
| 6 | This was designed both to decentralise the delivery of services through mini-town halls , and to generate local plans which would feed into an overall local authority or corporate plan spanning a four-year period . |
| 7 | At the end of the exercise have a short period of conversation while you concentrate on the fingertips on your larynx and on feeling the right degree of voice volume , your friend keeping check for you on the right amount of voice volume and indicating if it becomes too loud or too quiet . |
| 8 | The circular states that income to cover a certain period should be ignored as capital for that period . |
| 9 | Secondly , they may send both the documentation and the program to the potential purchaser allowing a limited period during which the package can be used and evaluated . |
| 10 | In every case the accused teacher suffered a lengthy period of suspension before being told that the allegation had been withdrawn or that no proceedings would be instituted against them . |
| 11 | The total drop in the audit fee of £0.7m is made more dramatic because of the fact that in the previous year the audit fee covered a 15-month period . |
| 12 | On Oct. 5 both chambers of the US Congress approved a foreign-aid appropriation for fiscal 1993 which included the hitherto controversial US$10,000 million loan guarantee package covering a five-year period in support of Israel 's settling of immigrants . |
| 13 | Remember that a subpoena in the High Court , once issued , is valid only for twelve weeks and must be served not less than four days before the day on which the witness is required to attend before the court unless the court fixes a shorter period . |
| 14 | The million-hour award covered a two-year period up to last November , while the RoSPA bronze was for safety performance during 1992 . |
| 15 | A student undergoes a prolonged period of performing stamina exercises aimed at raising the heart rate and improving overall fitness . |
| 16 | Mr Ball urged the Government not to whittle away mortgage relief and to have a neutral Budget to allow a longer period of stability . |
| 17 | Others , including the DHSS in their last report on the subject favour a gradual period of change with a move to small home-like settings , believing that radical changes could place unfair burdens on the families of mentally handicapped people if they are simply unable to place their children , on leaving school , in any other form of residence . |
| 18 | With the abolition of the monarchy came a brief period of rule by a Council of State elected by what was termed the Rump Parliament . |
| 19 | Following surgery to the heart or lungs , or any operation requiring a long period under anaesthesia , some patients fail to regain the ability to breathe independently and require mechanical assistance . |
| 20 | The secret operation followed a long period gathering information on criminals in the town . |
| 21 | Moreover , the commitment of the state to provide education is still quantitatively controlled , in a sense in which the commitment of the National Health Service to provide medical care is not : for example , the state fixes a compulsory period of school attendance , defines the standards of provision in schools within the system , and indicates the stages and branches in which further commitments will be accepted . |
| 22 | If you would prefer to renew your licence starting a new period , rather than have a duplicate or replacement showing the same period as the original licence , you may do so on payment of the full licence fee . |
| 23 | Some customers , however , will receive one bill covering a different period , either longer or shorter than normal . |
| 24 | The world entered a long-term period of recession and chronic unemployment , both of which at the time of writing seem to have become endemic to our advanced societies . |
| 25 | as far as I can gather , I do n't know , I 'd imagine where a line has a minimum period of three months rental |
| 26 | For comparison , Hand used a nine-year period , with four years on either side of the thesis year . |
| 27 | Further , from the time of an announcement of an auction until 28 days after it has been held , the Bank observes a fallow period during which it does not sell stock of a similar type to that being auctioned so as not to be seen to be depressing the price . |
| 28 | It provides them with an opportunity to spend a short period of time , usually two or three weeks , at work , doing a job , but also asking questions and canvassing a range of opinions on a variety of issues . |
| 29 | Metal-framed suspended ceilings were installed throughout , two layers of ‘ fireline ’ board being incorporated at ceiling level in order to provide a one-hour period of fire resistance between storeys . |
| 30 | Towards the end of the second year some major or joint students of History undertake a six-week period of placement or work experience in a record office , museum or folk park ; others follow a specially-designed short course which prepares them for the final year and for the world of work . |