Example sentences of "[verb] [adv prt] [prep] a short time " in BNC.
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| 1 | The fiery blast killed everyone on deck instantly , with the single exception of the captain , who lived on for a short time before becoming unconscious and falling overboard . |
| 2 | A single one-off move may be disruptive to overall business activities but at least the process is carried out over a short time . |
| 3 | She did that for half an hour and he only came round for a short time . |
| 4 | Experience tells us that many people who take up jogging , cycling , and other aerobic routines often sustain injuries , or simply give up after a short time . |
| 5 | Too much packed in to a short time . |
| 6 | One pauper was locked up for a short time and when let out he was very quiet and all of them have been so since . ’ |
| 7 | I had no doubt they 'd turn up within a short time , so I went off duty . |