Example sentences of "[be] [verb] for [art] very " in BNC.

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1 It seems that human attention can only be sustained for a very limited time by any subject , even the prospects of its own destruction .
2 The author craves to be forgiven for a very brief self-quotation in illustration of this from a work of his own :
3 An index would be prepared for a very large report but is somewhat unusual for the majority of reports .
4 McKellar argued that while more than 70 per cent of people answering a questionnaire reported at least one hypnagogic experience the actual incidence may be even higher , as " it can be overlooked for a very long time even by those who subsequently realize that they have the experience frequently …
5 " You know , I think that you could be heading for a very serious depression . "
6 Some of the landforms , especially if they are depositional , may be quickly destroyed , but forms cut into resistant rocks may be preserved for a very long time .
7 Almost all Japanese believed that colonial rule in Korea should be extended for a very lengthy period , if not permanently .
8 Age is a vital piece of information for the pharmacist because different strengths and dosages of medicine may be required for the very young or the elderly .
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