Example sentences of "he [vb past] for [art] 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 | 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 . |
5 | Giles was held in high esteem in America and Europe , especially in Berlin , where he worked for a short time . |
6 | 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 . |
7 | ‘ He apologised for the short notice . |