Example sentences of "[prep] [be] [verb] for long [noun] " in BNC.

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1 To meet this need , high-power video lights have been developed from earlier photographic types which are capable of being run for long periods at full power .
2 If you 're using the region 's motorways tonight , you 're advised to be prepared for long delays as the Bank holiday traffic builds up .
3 ‘ I am not sure that the extra hours will bring in significant extra business , but staff will have to be paid for longer hours and security will become more of a problem .
4 There are also no bonuses to be had for long service to JS when you are non-management .
5 It is not yet possible to expect any therapy to eliminate HIV from the body and anti-viral therapies will have to be taken for long periods , maybe for life .
6 We were very impressed with the machine 's ergonomics , allowing the machine to be used for longer periods than the conventional straight shaft models .
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