Example sentences of "[vb mod] last for " in BNC.
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| 1 | The bomb-shell exploded when it added that those sixty-six coupons must last for a whole year . |
| 2 | Whatever intervention you design , it must last for at least 3 weeks ( preferably for 6 weeks ) . |
| 3 | But ‘ real ’ memory must last for a longer time than such short-term effects as habituation and sensitization , and must show greater specificity . |
| 4 | ( 4 ) The restrictions to be disregarded must last for not more than five years from when the agreement becomes operative or for not more than two years beyond the expiry of any relevant employment or services contract , whichever is the later . |
| 5 | All of these paints should last for between 4 and 7 years . |
| 6 | There are also professionally-applied textured coatings which are sprayed on , and should last for 10 years or more . |
| 7 | This should last for five to seven years , and costs around £14 for a 7kg packet , to cover 20 to 40m² ( do n't apply over masonry paint ) . |
| 8 | It 's a concentrated cream detergent in a handy 100ml tube which should last for up to 20 washes . |
| 9 | If all these factors are adequately taken into account — and drainage should be provided in any case to prevent mosquitoes and other insects breeding — mud buildings should last for 50 years and more with adequate maintenance . |
| 10 | This course should last for three weeks — if a monthly period occurs during this time , the pessaries should be continued throughout the period . |
| 11 | The resulting smooth glazed finish should last for several days . |
| 12 | These are very useful and should last for several seasons . |
| 13 | Pvc liners ( some are reinforced with nylon or Terylene ) should last for many years , but do n't be too influenced by the strength claims of the reinforced liners — the most likely cause of damage is piercing ( from a stone , children poking sharp sticks into the pond , or accidents with the garden fork ) , and the reinforcement used wo n't do much to avoid this kind of mishap . |
| 14 | The finish should last for several years . |
| 15 | Cordless tools tend to be more expensive than their mains powered counterparts , but if looked after should last for several years , even on the original battery . |
| 16 | An optional rechargeable battery is available for £40 , which should last for about 100 sheets , and takes 6 hours to charge using the standard power supply . |
| 17 | Replacing a roof can cost anything from £4,000 , but there is an excellent choice of roofing materials available and a new roof should last for years . |
| 18 | Choose a large bucket with a metal handle and it should last for many years . |
| 19 | It 's a good , well-made , sturdy one ( a Mothercare Taxi ) , so it should last for a second child and it 's easy to fold down with one hand . |
| 20 | A good quality carpet should last for a very long time . |
| 21 | Second , as regards durability , the goods should last for a reasonable time and any breach should be regarded as occurring at the time of supply rather than when the lack of durability became apparent . |
| 22 | However , record contracts tend to last longer than management agreements ( a management agreement might last for three years while a record contract may go on as long as ten ) . |
| 23 | In reality , deterrent operations might last for weeks or even months , but the AMF(L) must exercise as a fighting force if it is to prove its worth . |
| 24 | For example , the dies used to make Roman bronze medallions of the second century AD might last for ten years , and at the city of Dalisandos in Asia Minor a die survived for more than eighty years . |
| 25 | THE Queen might last for a considerable time but people are going to be questioning the role of the monarchy more and more . |
| 26 | It was not only food that was running short ; the Collector was shocked to see how little powder and shot remained the mine , the fougasses , and the firing of chain shot to clear the foliage had seriously depleted what he had considered an ample provision of powder ; if used sparingly it might last for two weeks , but the shot was almost exhausted . |
| 27 | If she were annoyed she would say nothing but her anger might last for weeks , sometimes months , becoming more intractable for its lack of outlet . |
| 28 | The discussion that is recorded about Lothar 's age suggests that some were at first not too keen to elect a pope in his thirties who , on recent record , might last for half a century . |
| 29 | I ca n't remember the cost but you need to buy a plastic pump and a large bottle of the solution , it 'll last for ages and a good going over the whole house once a month will probably be your best bet . |
| 30 | ‘ Then maybe it 'll last for ever . ’ |