Example sentences of "[modal v] [vb infin] on for another " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Collector estimated that at this rate they might carry on for another two or three weeks . |
| 2 | The troubles are going on for over 20 years and the NI Office is doing very little about it , so it could go on for another 20 years . |
| 3 | He is still optimistic that Richey 's conviction will be overturned , but the case could drag on for another six years or more . |
| 4 | It will go on for another while anyway we hope . |
| 5 | ‘ I can go on for another three or four years yet because I 'm still as fit as a fiddle , ’ he said . |
| 6 | John looked at his watch , ‘ Come on Mary , we can go on for another ten minutes and I 'd like to find out what is around that bend . ’ |
| 7 | So use the opportunity , get a return , make them take a good look at you and then you know you 're alright and can go on for another couple of years and make them look at you again . |