Example sentences of "[is] [verb] [adv prt] over a " in BNC.
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1 | A single one-off move may be disruptive to overall business activities but at least the process is carried out over a short time . |
2 | If such doubts exist then an investigation is carried out over a maximum of four months to determine whether the merger should be prohibited or not . |
3 | Another proof is taken and so the print is built up over a period of time . |
4 | Hong Kong 's Victoria Harbour is used by over a quarter of a million ships a year . |
5 | Given that this reform will hit hardest those firms with most part-time workers , it is suggested that this change is phased in over a five-year period . |
6 | The ex-wife is ringing up over a son in whom she has shown no interest . |