Example sentences of "[modal v] be [adv] for [adj] time " in BNC.
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1 | I think that with John Maynard-Smith around — and I hope he 'll be around for some time yet in the University of Sussex , and I hope the University of Sussex will be too |
2 | ‘ Rourke is going to the Brooksby plant , and I 'll be out for some time , so I wondered if you could come over and help Becky out with the computer ? |
3 | I shall be here for some time . |
4 | ‘ I shall be here for some time . ’ |
5 | I shall be here for some time — I have to make detailed drawings and take photographs . |
6 | Father will be away for some time , and I 'm very worried . ’ |
7 | ‘ We will be here for some time . |
8 | ‘ My men will be here for some time yet , and I 'll leave someone here on duty all night . |