Example sentences of "over a [adj] period [modal v] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That is , whether spaced out advertising — the " drip " — over a long period would work better than heavy advertising , the " burst " , concentrated into a short space of time . |
| 2 | A case report and clinical-epidemiological studies in patients who have misused anthranoid laxatives over a long period should be considered in a final risk assessment for colorectal cancer in man . |
| 3 | The cost of training at a summer school over a five-week period will vary with the different establishments , but the overall fee is likely to be around £700 ( 1990 prices ) , for all students , whether from Britain or overseas . |
| 4 | Occupational , family and residential histories over a twenty-year period will elucidate and Aberdonians ' relationship to and experience of the oil industry across generations . |
| 5 | Changes in level of depression associated with different employment histories over a five-year period will be studied . |
| 6 | First , the payment of this sum of money over a short period would have a considerable inflationary effect . |
| 7 | Firms with a sustained high level of exports over a longer period may provide further figures for consideration as a consistent exporter . |
| 8 | The examination of all the images produced during a particular period or of a selection of images over a longer period will often provide a good idea of how the relevant state or regime wished to represent itself . |
| 9 | Debt due for repayment within two years could be paid within five years , and debt due to be repaid over a longer period could be paid within eight years . |
| 10 | We recognise that to add value through successful exploration over a sustained period will require a continuing supply of quality new venture opportunities . |