Example sentences of "but not for [art] [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | He shrugged his shoulders , ‘ At times I like to speak English , but not for a long time . |
| 2 | ‘ Before , but not for a long time now , ’ Maggie admitted reluctantly and Rose did not want to learn any more . |
| 3 | It is a combination that I have used in the past but not for a long time , although blue and white stripes in fabrics are a perennial favourite of mine . |
| 4 | Been to it before but not for a long time . |
| 5 | Another splendidly flighted pass found McClair in the danger zone , but not for the first time the Scot 's control was wayward . |