Example sentences of "[noun] for [adj] time and [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ The Turning Point ’ is also one of the label 's strongest releases for some time and it 's the ever popular Terrace front of Stefan Robbers that once again leads Djax out into new regions . |
| 2 | After what has happened I do not think this girl will be able easily to adjust to a normal teenage existence for some time and I think any order forbidding her to see this man again would not only be unrealistic , but would place an intolerable burden on a young girl who , it seems to me , has had quite enough strain already . |
| 3 | I talked to the lady for some time and we seemed to like the same things , so I was pleased when their bid was the successful one . |
| 4 | I 've used a wheelchair for some time and I 'm grateful to town planners who provide special parking for the disabled to make shopping easier for us . |
| 5 | Di Driver had been coming to my classes for some time and she knew I was appearing on the programme but I had no idea that she planned on paying me a visit ‘ on air ’ . |
| 6 | If there was a body , it 's possible that the singeing of skin and flesh might have left identifiable organic deposits on the woodwork , but the Wheel has been in the water for some time and we must n't expect much . ’ |
| 7 | Russell Bryant had not been in touch for some time and she seemed to think he had given up . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ I 've known about Paul for some time and he should bring experience and stability to our midfield , ’ said Derry manager Roy Coyle . |
| 9 | Lloyd George is out of the running for some time and I suppose Herbert Samuel will act as leader in the House of Commons . |