Example sentences of "[verb] [adj] for [art] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | The column for telephone numbers of Melanie 's family would have to remain empty for the time being . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | Joan is growing old for the time being . |
| 4 | Now we have evidence which we will keep privy for the time being which will prove that neither Brampton nor Vechey committed suicide . |
| 5 | But it is the voice of Pearl investors which will have more influence on the outcome and they should keep quiet for the time being . |
| 6 | For commercial reasons the exact location of the areas targeted by the company must remain confidential for the time being . |
| 7 | The minting of his own coins by Beonna could suggest that he too broke free for a time from Aethelbald 's domination . |
| 8 | Blake felt sad for the Time Lord . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | 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 . |
| 11 | Despite calls for its closure on safety grounds , the Leaning Tower of Pisa is to remain open for the time being , the mayor said yesterday . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | If you have parts of the allotment which can be left uncultivated for a time , try smothering the weed with black plastic sheeting . |
| 14 | This opinion can seem persuasive for a time , but we can not persist in it . |
| 15 | I suggest that you have some brine shrimp nauplii or microworm ready for the time when they become free-swimming . |
| 16 | There is no evidence bearing on this suggestion and the matter must remain unresolved for the time being . |
| 17 | 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 . |
| 18 | I persuaded her to remain silent for the time being , I think , by promising to find out everything I could . |
| 19 | ‘ The day shift mechanical structure will remain unaltered for the time being because of current workload commitments . ’ |
| 20 | 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 . |
| 21 | Johnny remained silent for a time , and then said : |