Example sentences of "[vb infin] for a time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Soon this was to be entered and then only Tibet and Ethiopia would remain for a time unresponsive to European politics , ideas and technology . |
| 2 | According to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle this ‘ virtual ’ photon can only exist for a time . |
| 3 | It 's very small , only just room for the bunk , but it would do for a time . |
| 4 | This means it can tolerate an actual break in supply because it will run for a time on the batteries . |
| 5 | Typically the central bank of the country facing downwards pressure on its currency would intervene for a time by running down its official reserves , but eventually might decide to devalue if there was no sign that domestic policies were likely to contain the situation . |
| 6 | Did this er , going back to Helliwells again , repairing of the aircraft , did that cease when the war finished or did it continue for a time afterwards ? |
| 7 | I 'm the kind you can trample for a time . |