Example sentences of "[prep] some time [pers pn] have " in BNC.
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| 1 | In his introduction to the environmental policy document which will be issued to employees in 1993 , Chief Executive Kneale Ashwell explains : ‘ For some time we have recognised the need for a policy to increase awareness , to deal with environmental issues and to implement systems which ensure the Company complies with all relevant legislation and manages the essential attitudinal and behavioural changes that are likely to affect business operations . |
| 2 | For some time we have been promised legislation to reform the laws on friendly societies . |
| 3 | Area manager Beth Robinson says : ‘ Our business in Finaghy has steadily increased year by year and for some time we have been looking for premises , in a prominent location , which would give us the space we now need . |
| 4 | For some time I have been thinking of increasing it to £50pa but have n't got to the bank with this weather . |
| 5 | It is no good throwing things at them when they are safely in their dug-outs and shelters , but at some time they have to come out into the open , if only to change their clothes and appearance , and that is when we can get at them . |