Example sentences of "[verb] a [adj] period [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The world entered a long-term period of recession and chronic unemployment , both of which at the time of writing seem to have become endemic to our advanced societies . |
| 2 | Organised at state level , the Guard is composed of part-timers who undergo a statutory period of training with the regular Army . |
| 3 | Yet between the recognition of a dispute which may end in a trial and its actual arrival before the judge lies a lengthy period of negotiation before or during the operation of the formal pre-trial procedure . |
| 4 | This school had enjoyed a brief period of success and national distinction in the first decade of the sixteenth century under the Mastership of John Stanbridge , who was well known when he migrated north from Oxford and whose Grammar was prescribed in the statutes of Manchester Grammar School . |
| 5 | Metal-framed suspended ceilings were installed throughout , two layers of ‘ fireline ’ board being incorporated at ceiling level in order to provide a one-hour period of fire resistance between storeys . |
| 6 | Even now , and though the events of June triggered a brief period of reappraisal , the British still seem besotted by their vision of China as a billion-strong market for their goods and services — and either unaware , or unimpressed , that their exports to Hong Kong itself are currently worth three times as much as those to its northern neighbour . |
| 7 | Everyone else has a standard period of notice . |
| 8 | The human being ( a far more complex creature inhabiting a far more complex world ) needs to be highly adaptive and has a long period of play in which to build up a vast repertoire of behaviours . |
| 9 | He also received a three-year period of probation — during which he would be required to perform 1,800 hours of community service per year — on a more general conspiracy charge . |
| 10 | Islamic rule prescribes a 40-day period of abstinence , i.e. a " natural " period until the possible date of the first menstrual onset . |
| 11 | In every case the accused teacher suffered a lengthy period of suspension before being told that the allegation had been withdrawn or that no proceedings would be instituted against them . |
| 12 | Towards the end of Year II , some students undertake a six-week period of placement or work experience in a record office , museum or folk park ; others follow a specially-designed short course which prepares them for Year III and for the world of work beyond graduation . |
| 13 | Towards the end of the second year some major or joint students of History undertake a six-week period of placement or work experience in a record office , museum or folk park ; others follow a specially-designed short course which prepares them for the final year and for the world of work . |
| 14 | Senators who entertained thoughts of becoming effective members were obliged to serve a lengthy period of apprenticeship ; they had to be dedicated to their work as senators ; they were also expected to specialize and , in turn , to respect the specialization of others . |
| 15 | The new RSDG , he said , would provide a framework for Gabonese of diverse political persuasions to prepare for a multiparty system , in a period of " responsible development " which would " comprise a transitional period of apprenticeship " . |
| 16 | Abe 's death was also a blow for the ambitions of other Recruit-tainted veteran LDP leaders , including former Prime Ministers Takeshita and Yasuhiro Nakasone ( the latter having recently rejoined the LDP after serving a two-year period of atonement outside the party ) . |
| 17 | Sadleir 's diary , published in 1866 , describes a critical period of history for which there are no other accounts in European languages and few in Arabic . |
| 18 | On contemporary art sales undoubtedly enduring a difficult period at present he noted that even at the highest point of the market , revenue had not amounted to more than about 20% of the house 's total sales . |
| 19 | With the abolition of the monarchy came a brief period of rule by a Council of State elected by what was termed the Rump Parliament . |
| 20 | The Chilean Communist party was proscribed by dictator Ibáń0ez from 1927 to 1931 , and in Argentina the 1930 coup by the armed forces presaged a fifteen-year period of illegality for the PCA . |
| 21 | ( Duncan Cubitt ) Above : Warbird reflections as the fighter Collection 's Hellcat , a pair of Beech 18s and the Dutch B–25 Mitchell enjoy a brief period of sunshine during Sunday 's display . |
| 22 | Whatever the arguments , teachers face a challenging period of adjustment — not just to the procedural formalities of the National Curriculum and its prescriptive content , but also to the psychology of regulation . |
| 23 | If he refers it to the Court of Appeal , Courtney may well spend a proper period in jail . |
| 24 | They could therefore spend a considerable period of time in the towers , in full uniform , in temperatures of anything up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit , or more . |
| 25 | Wigan chairman Jack Robinson said : ‘ We have had a long period of success under a lot of good coaches and we are confident John can do a great job for us . ’ |
| 26 | Others , including the DHSS in their last report on the subject favour a gradual period of change with a move to small home-like settings , believing that radical changes could place unfair burdens on the families of mentally handicapped people if they are simply unable to place their children , on leaving school , in any other form of residence . |
| 27 | The territorial expansion of the big cities , and the further metropolitanization of London itself during this period , represents a fascinating period of land-use change and urban transformation . |
| 28 | Given a sustained period of peace and tranquillity , tension in the countryside would gradually lessen and in the longer term , the population curve could be expected to level out . |
| 29 | Mr Prescott said : ‘ If private capital can not produce the goods as it said it could , they should be given a short period of time to clear the mess up , or we will take it over . |
| 30 | From 1981 to 1985 the figure had fallen to about 0.33 per cent per annum , and London actually gained population in 1984 , thus reversing a long period of decline . |