Example sentences of "for a reasonable time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Certainly Edward 's last ( and only surviving ) letter to the critic suggests that the period of mentorship had lasted for a reasonable time , probably at least a year . |
| 2 | If so , you may look for work of the same status , remunerated at the same level , for a reasonable time , without having your compensation reduced as a result . |
| 3 | A licence has to be obtained and a deposit paid in advance to cover charges for a reasonable time . |
| 4 | The -5's release is pretty good , and will hold the young users attention for a reasonable time — parental guidance and encouragement is needed , in particular to fathom out the control keys ( see more on this later ) . |
| 5 | They must also continue to be so for a reasonable time after delivery . |
| 6 | In Lambert v. Lewis ( 1981 H.L. ) Lord Diplock said that the condition of fitness for purpose was a continuing obligation ‘ that the goods will continue to be fit for that purpose for a reasonable time after delivery , so long as they remain in the same apparent state and condition as that in which they were delivered , apart from normal wear and tear . ’ |
| 7 | In the exercise of that right the landlord may exclude the tenant from occupation , but only for a reasonable time , and only if to do so is essential for the execution of the work ( McGreal v Wake ( 1984 ) 269 EG 1254 ) . |
| 8 | At the most he could try to plead some implied term into the contract that the goods would last for a reasonable time after delivery to allow him a reasonable period of trouble-free use . |
| 9 | In this case , Lord Denning distinguished Bartlett v Sidney Marcus ( 1965 ) by explaining that if a car does not go for a reasonable time and the engine breaks up , this is evidence to show that the car was not fit for its purpose when sold . |
| 10 | Second , as regards durability , the goods should last for a reasonable time and any breach should be regarded as occurring at the time of supply rather than when the lack of durability became apparent . |