Example sentences of "[verb] they [prep] some time " in BNC.

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1 We have heard them for some time ; now we see them , red and white on the green of the plains .
2 Even if someone believes the most secure and pernicious lies , he will not be able to help himself from doubting them at some time .
3 What could be anticipated with confidence was the beneficial results of redistribution , for Unionists had expected them for some time .
4 I had not seen them for some time .
5 This was the last day of these services , and there is talk of reviving them at some time in the future but using modern Sprinter units .
6 I watched them for some time , thinking smugly ‘ Ha !
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