Example sentences of "them [adv] a [adj] period " in BNC.
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1 | Management should effect redundancies at one point in time rather than spreading them over a long period . |
2 | Many commonly-prescribed drugs increase the sensitivity of the skin and eyes to ultra-violet light — particularly if you take them over a long period of time . |
3 | The Profitboss. genuinely cares for his customers and develops sound trusting relationships with them over a long period of time . |
4 | The bulk of the programme would then outline in some detail the specific projects being funded , and the resources allocated to them over a 3–4-year period . |
5 | The NEAP process involves : ( i ) the identification of a country 's environmental conditions and specific problems ; ( ii ) preparation of proposals to overcome the problems ; and ( iii ) formulation of a plan of action to deal with them over a specific period of time . |
6 | Under the agreement the seven EFTA member countries would immediately abolish trade barriers on all goods covered except for certain sensitive products , while Czechoslovakia would abolish them over a 10-year period . |
7 | Last March , in common with many other small businesses , the Russells needed extra funds to tide them over a difficult period . |
8 | These children had suffered 25 attacks between them over a 59-day period . |