Example sentences of "be [verb] [prep] a short time " in BNC.
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1 | If the weather holds out work could be completed in a short time . |
2 | The course is being offered initially to some 100 IBM staff and participants will have the opportunity to gain credit for their prior learning thus enabling the course to be completed in a shorter time . |
3 | Would this be just another experience for him — a satisfying of his sexual needs , to be forgotten within a short time ? |
4 | In this situation , it is very difficult to maintain high standards , as such work usually has to be done within a short time limit , and often with very little space . |
5 | These courses could not be done in a shorter time so they were normally arranged for a time of year when there was less pressure of work on those participating . |
6 | A tranquillizer may help to reduce anxiety so that the person is better able to start tackling his problems , but the drug should only be used for a short time ( up to 2 weeks ) , and should be withdrawn once improvement in coping ability has begun to develop . |
7 | to save time : organisations make it possible for objectives to be reached in a shorter time . |
8 | The spread nuclei can be simply stained in acetic orcein ( Gurr ) under a coverslip and if the staining is slow , or the slides are to be kept for a short time , the coverslips can be ringed with rubber solution ( Weldtite ) to prevent the stain drying out . |
9 | ‘ Nevertheless , I have come to the conclusion , after much hesitation , that Mr. O'Brien did falsely represent to her that the charge was limited to secure £60,000 and that it would be released in a short time , when the £60,000 had been raised by remortgage . |
10 | He told her that it was limited to secure £60,000 and would be released in a short time . |