Example sentences of "he [vb past] [prep] a short [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In 1902 he lived for a short period in Clerkenwell , east London . |
| 2 | Later still he became for a short time a professor at Cambridge . |
| 3 | It was unfortunate that he returned for a short time but this was necessary in order for him to complete training prior to deploying on an operational tour . ’ |
| 4 | He began with a short discussion of the planned scheme , the construction of the line and its early financial difficulties . |
| 5 | Educated at Eton and then sent to Europe to improve himself , he worked for a short time in various jobs in ‘ the city ’ before becoming an ADC to the Governor of Australia . |
| 6 | Giles was held in high esteem in America and Europe , especially in Berlin , where he worked for a short time . |
| 7 | You could n't say he lost by a short head — he was n't even in the frame ! |
| 8 | After that result he disappeared for a short while , but he returned in time to be included in Wilson 's government , initially as Secretary of State for Economic Affairs , a post he held between 1964 and 1966 . |
| 9 | ‘ OK — OK , you 've made your point , ’ he said with a short bark of rueful laughter . |
| 10 | ‘ But do ye really think , ’ he said after a short pause , ‘ it 's wise to allow a young person to make a decision of that sort ? |