Example sentences of "[verb] [adj] for the time be " in BNC.
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| 1 | The column for telephone numbers of Melanie 's family would have to remain empty for the time being . |
| 2 | Joan is growing old for the time being . |
| 3 | Now we have evidence which we will keep privy for the time being which will prove that neither Brampton nor Vechey committed suicide . |
| 4 | But it is the voice of Pearl investors which will have more influence on the outcome and they should keep quiet for the time being . |
| 5 | For commercial reasons the exact location of the areas targeted by the company must remain confidential for the time being . |
| 6 | Despite calls for its closure on safety grounds , the Leaning Tower of Pisa is to remain open for the time being , the mayor said yesterday . |
| 7 | There is no evidence bearing on this suggestion and the matter must remain unresolved for the time being . |
| 8 | I persuaded her to remain silent for the time being , I think , by promising to find out everything I could . |
| 9 | ‘ The day shift mechanical structure will remain unaltered for the time being because of current workload commitments . ’ |