Example sentences of "[be] [verb] for a short " in BNC.
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| 1 | A ley , by definition , is a temporary sward of chosen species of grasses , clovers , and herbs which may be designed for a short or long term . |
| 2 | This may be of advantage to the developer too , attracting passers-by , even though they may initially be looking for a short cut . |
| 3 | And at whatever time of the year you visit Edinburgh , there are the art galleries and museums — though the priceless and vulnerable collection of Turner water-colours can only be seen for a short period in winter . |
| 4 | A tranquillizer may help to reduce anxiety so that the person is better able to start tackling his problems , but the drug should only be used for a short time ( up to 2 weeks ) , and should be withdrawn once improvement in coping ability has begun to develop . |
| 5 | Lord Derby had again become Prime Minister in 1866 to be replaced for a short period by Benjamin Disraeli , but by the end of 1868 Mr. W. E. Gladstone took control of Parliament , and was to remain in control for over five years . |
| 6 | Usually , these deals can be negotiated for a short term . |
| 7 | This is because the egg can only be fertilised for a short period of time following its release . |
| 8 | For those seeking to complete only part of the programme an MPhil can be awarded for a shorter period of study . |
| 9 | The spread nuclei can be simply stained in acetic orcein ( Gurr ) under a coverslip and if the staining is slow , or the slides are to be kept for a short time , the coverslips can be ringed with rubber solution ( Weldtite ) to prevent the stain drying out . |
| 10 | The service flat , however , may be rented for a short period of time and fill the gap between the employee 's arrival in Britain and the completion of the house purchase . |
| 11 | ‘ Due to the closeness and levels of an existing road bridge at Knowsley Street , a 1 in 25 gradient will be required for a short distance on the approach embankment to the bridge from Bury . |