Example sentences of "[vb pp] [noun sg] for a [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | The British banks have attracted criticism for a long time over their failure to provide long-term finance to industry , and to develop lasting relationships with industrial customers . |
| 2 | ( Note that " recreolisation " can also mean the development of a new Creole language from an existing one which has undergone pidginisation for a second time . |
| 3 | Aids dementia is more common in those who have had AIDS for a long time , and in some instances the dementia is probably due to other organisms attacking the brain . |
| 4 | ‘ If Prost wants to be called champion for a fourth time he should come back in a sporting way . |
| 5 | It was confirmed on Monday that the former army officer had attempted suicide for a third time . |
| 6 | The St Louis turned round and headed north for a second time . |
| 7 | I have loved Rose for a long time , and nothing will ever change that . ’ |