Example sentences of "[vb pp] [prep] long [noun pl] [prep] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | In towns and cities which are occupied for long periods of time , there is a continuous process of old buildings being demolished and levelled for the construction of new ones , which in turn become old and are demolished . |
| 2 | Depending on the nature of the defect , electrons may remain trapped for long periods of time ; such a trap would be referred to as ‘ deep ’ . |
| 3 | What we are saying there are other emergencies and I get down to the word loneliness now is there any reason why senior citizens should n't have the facility whereby they can make telephone calls if those , they so desire , to members of the family who in many instances they have n't seen for long periods of time ? |
| 4 | It partly corresponds to the asthenosphere , the plastic-like properties of which permits slow ‘ flow ’ of material in response to forces applied over long periods of time ( Fig. 2.7 ) . |
| 5 | Creams or ointments containing steroids often help reduce the inflammation and itching in the skin but should n't be used for long periods of time . |
| 6 | Ideals have always been developed over long periods of time as the result of historical evolutions and through exceptional personalities . |
| 7 | and they 're just jailed for long periods of time , because he wants to assert , Saddam wants to assert , er his authority and show how erm , tough he is . |
| 8 | If a search for money and/or an avoidance of stress are two indicators of strong arousals from this goal category , then it is clear that some people can be motivated for long periods of time either by stress avoidance or by accumulating more and more money . |