Example sentences of "[verb] [adj] for a time " in BNC.
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| 1 | They surfaced at intervals , burned hot for a time and then slipped back underground , to be stored again in layers of social and religious memory . |
| 2 | The minting of his own coins by Beonna could suggest that he too broke free for a time from Aethelbald 's domination . |
| 3 | Kapil 's early partners were busy medium-pacers in Karsan Ghavri and Madan Lal , while Chetan Sharma looked promising for a time before fading out of contention . |
| 4 | After Freda and Leslie retired from active Junior encouragement , Henley 's youngsters went quiet for a time , until revitalised more recently and most effectively , by Malcolm White . |
| 5 | What is not clear , even now , is whether another fort was established in the vicinity before the construction of nearby Stanwix on Hadrian 's Wall or whether the Carlisle position was left unguarded for a time . |
| 6 | If you have parts of the allotment which can be left uncultivated for a time , try smothering the weed with black plastic sheeting . |
| 7 | This opinion can seem persuasive for a time , but we can not persist in it . |
| 8 | If a relative wants to collect the ashes they can be collected or sent , but they will only be kept free for a time ( usually about a month ) — a charge will be made after that time . |
| 9 | Depressed and anxious patients who sought refuge from their troubles by taking an overdose remained unconscious for a time but did not die of respiratory failure or asphyxiation , as happened only too readily after an overdose of barbiturate . |
| 10 | Johnny remained silent for a time , and then said : |