Example sentences of "but [adv] for [art] [adj] time " in BNC.

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1 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 ) .
2 He shrugged his shoulders , ‘ At times I like to speak English , but not for a long time .
3 ‘ Before , but not for a long time now , ’ Maggie admitted reluctantly and Rose did not want to learn any more .
4 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 .
5 Been to it before but not for a long time .
6 He is a union member and he was aware of all the advantages of belonging to a union but somehow for a long time it never occurred to me how to get it all started , how it was possible .
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