Example sentences of "[noun] [verb] for [art] [adv] long " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | This effect persists for a relatively long time , and as there is a specific relationship between the stimuli and the responses , it is regarded as a genuine form of associative learning . |
| 2 | Despite episcopal censures , the practice continued for a surprisingly long time ; measures were taken to stop Irish clergy so cohabiting as late as the sixth century . |
| 3 | However , the considerations given earlier on overflow area size and the need to allow for a relatively long period between reorganizations will guide the designer to a reasonable compromise . |
| 4 | I have in my own way tried to point out that , of the world 's leading rugby nations , the game in south Africa has suffered badly not only as a result of its years of isolation — as many of those who have just visited the country during the New Zealand and Australian tours believe — but precisely because our officials have for a very long time been at the forefront of the trend towards professionalism . |
| 5 | It is a factor recognised for a very long time in relation to language learning . |
| 6 | The 'phone rang for a very long time and when Mrs Pettifer eventually answered she sounded quite put out . |
| 7 | However , with increasing store capacities and the presence of addressing mode fields , the use of three-address instructions makes for a very long instruction format , and the technique is not now used . |
| 8 | But then he had already had enough to keep him and many others occupied for a very long time . |
| 9 | In England this power has for a very long time been delegated , so far as barristers are concerned , to the Inns of Court : and , for a much shorter time , so far as solicitors are concerned , to the Law Society . |