Example sentences of "[vb infin] a considerable time " in BNC.

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1 Today , several men would spend a considerable time erecting steel scaffolding before such a job would be attempted .
2 The last recommendation was seized upon by critics who calculate that storing the most frequently-used books high up in the four towers will create a considerable time delay in transporting them down to the reading areas .
3 Many conditions have to be fulfilled and eligibility established , which can take a considerable time ; so if you can improve the living conditions of your elderly parent yourself , without undue hardship , you would be well advised to do so .
4 It is important that you negotiate with a man you trust as he has to agree to practise safer sex from test to pregnancy — which may take a considerable time .
5 In case the reader should think that this small book is about to offer the solution to this problem , let it be stated immediately that a complete integration of all these different disciplinary approaches to the investment decision will probably take a considerable time and much research effort by a range of researchers .
6 Since this may take a considerable time , speakers typically begin to speak before they have completed all the necessary planning for a particular speech cycle .
7 As it can take a considerable time to effect the transfer of overseas funds to the University accounts , you are strongly advised to make arrangements well in advance .
8 ‘ Even at these record levels of investment , it will mean a considerable time before the whole programme is completed , ’ said Transport Secretary John MacGregor .
9 A healthy rabbit can , if obliged , go a considerable time without food of any sort .
10 Collection can involve a considerable time delay especially if exchange control regulations have to be satisfied .
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