Example sentences of "[prep] [noun] for the time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Summerill is staying on as chairman for the time being . |
| 2 | Careful explanations at this time could give them at least an inkling of the importance of the game , and some measure of preparation for the time when it will be no game , but a reality of great promise . |
| 3 | Yes , but very restricted erm in other words if you look at the history of Kuwait for the time that we received or we got our independence , we had to start our nationalisation process as an independent country . |
| 4 | Lack of rigorous endoscopic criteria defining variceal haemorrhage such as those described by Buset et al , lack of standardisation for the time of entry , non-uniform management of the variceal haemorrhage during the whole study period , analysis of either the first or the recurrent episodes of haemorrhage and differences in patient sampling or variables recorded may all have a part in explaining the contradictions among some of the studies published on this matter . |
| 5 | Speaking to the NATO Council the following day Havel recognized that " our country can not become a regular member of NATO for the time being " but called on NATO not to exclude permanently its democratic neighbours . |
| 6 | Leaving aside the question of costs for the time being , what kind of problems will a government anxious to promote positive discrimination policies have to face ? |
| 7 | Oh we 've had plenty of water for the time being . |
| 8 | Referring issues to the firm holding a particular position is especially popular in share valuation and other functions entrusted to the firm of auditors for the time being of the company in question . |
| 9 | The only option , as far as the doctor was concerned , was to get him into the local hospital where he would be well looked after and out of sight for the time being . |
| 10 | ‘ Had enough of men for the time being ? ’ he asked , his eyes still fixed on her unhappy face . |
| 11 | The Mayor of Bedford for the time being was always to be an additional director and at the time of the meeting the Mayor was John Wing , who had been sworn in on 29th September 1793 , and served for one year , after which he remained as one of the aldermen . |
| 12 | On the one hand , the memorandum of association must qualify the company 's ability to provide surveying services , to the effect that such business must be carried on at all times in accordance with the Rules of Conduct for the time being of the RICS . |
| 13 | Ignoring the question of expenses for the time being , it will create 10 million 50p units which will be distributed to savers in proportion to the funds they subscribed . |
| 14 | What was interesting was that , while the hero of the hour was still in a back room , under wraps for the time being like his likeness in oils , the conversation was taking place only inches away from the player whose last-minute goal in ‘ 66 guaranteed that the Jules Rimet trophy was coming to England . |
| 15 | You do n't have to be witty or attractive or intelligent , you just have to be there with people for the time you 've stipulated . |
| 16 | Although his encounters with girls were way above average for the time and place and company he moved in , they were still sexually unsuccessful . |
| 17 | Therefore responsibility for External Verification will remain with SCOTVEC for the time being . |
| 18 | I was practising this the other day , in preparation for the time when my climbing standard drops slightly , and was surprised to read some interesting facts about myself . |
| 19 | In addition , a " Special Period in Times of Peace " plan had already been put into effect to cope with dwindling supplies from the Soviet Union and eastern Europe , and an " Option Zero " of extreme economic cutbacks and food rationing was in preparation for the time when Soviet oil shipments finally ceased . |
| 20 | RUSHIE IN GEAR FOR THE TIME OF HIS LIFE |
| 21 | Tivoli will continue to develop the framework alongside solutions for the time being . |
| 22 | Existing trade agreements between East Germany and east European countries ( especially the Soviet Union ) would have to remain in place for the time being , but imports under these agreements would have to be confined to the territory of East Germany . |
| 23 | Where the holder of a canteen licence ceases to manage the canteen , the person who is in charge for the time being can , for a period of 14 days from the date " when the holder ceased to be manager , sell liquor as if the licence had been transferred to him . |
| 24 | It was later that evening that Simon Pardy , released from custody for the time being with a stern warning not to leave the town , went home . |
| 25 | They have decided not to declare the company in default for the time being only because of the continuing discussions between Eurotunnel and the contractors , Transmanche Link . |
| 26 | A site was sought for a garage , but before the matter could be taken further , there came news of a possible change in control of the company and things were left in abeyance for the time being . |
| 27 | Instead of the present arrangements which have served us so well , a politician in London for the time being Home Secretary will appoint five members to the authority , or roughly a third when the size of the authority is larger than sixteen . |
| 28 | If the litigant in person has not actually suffered pecuniary loss in the preparation of the case ( which this sum would compensate ) the court will only allow up to £7.50 per hour for the time reasonably spent in preparation . |
| 29 | ‘ You 're confined to barracks for the time being , Private Nobody . ’ |
| 30 | so , I know , I never ended up where I said I was going either cos erm I met this Rus Russian lady and her sister was with her as well and we were er , she advised me not to go to Russia for the time being because it will be over , she said there 's gon na be a lot of blood shed |