Example sentences of "[be] for a [adj] period " in BNC.
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| 1 | These are tenancies that are for a fixed period of one to five years , after which the landlord has a guaranteed right to repossess the property . |
| 2 | Most lenders ' discounts are for a limited period only , after which you will revert to paying the standard rate — this table provides a guide to lenders ' competitiveness , which should be taken into account when making your mortgage choice . |
| 3 | the tenancy must be for a minimum period of six months |
| 4 | Although it is true that warrants must be for a fixed period and may not be open-ended , the period in question is a relatively long one and may exceed the purposes for which the warrant is initially granted . |
| 5 | This would apply only to a juvenile already in care of a local authority and then found guilty of a further imprisonable offence , and would be for a fixed period of not more than six months . |
| 6 | They sold to the buyers 120,000 out of the 200,000 gallons and gave the buyers the benefit of free storage at X 's for a given period , i.e. down to January 31 . |
| 7 | Official designation as Environment City is for a four-year period . |
| 8 | If the exclusion is for a fixed period which would bring the aggregate exclusion in any term to more than five days or would involve the pupil missing a public examination , the governors or LEA may order the reinstatement of the pupil and the head teacher would be bound to comply with the direction . |
| 9 | Aberconwy Borough Council 's planning department has objected , but Penmaenmawr Town Council have no objections providing permission is for a limited period . |
| 10 | Relevant factors included ( 1 ) the hirer 's lack of expertise in the plant hire business ; ( 2 ) that the contract was arranged at short notice and was for a short period of hire ; it was therefore difficult for the plaintiff hirers to arrange insurance cover ; ( 3 ) that the clause was not the subject of negotiation ; ( 4 ) that the hirers had little or no control over the way the driver did his job . |