Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] for a [adj] period " in BNC.
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| 1 | He suggested that the air campaign would continue for a considerable period before a ground attack would be considered . |
| 2 | It would sit for a limited period , probably less than six months , and would take over responsibility for those areas of state operation essential for impartial elections including the security forces , a limited budgetary role , the state-owned media and the conduct of the elections themselves . |
| 3 | Also by virtue of its ability to predict whether a company will survive for a given period of time , it can give the credit manager more confidence to enter into long term relationships with customers . |
| 4 | Unless the centre or SCOTVEC identifies a need for an earlier date , a contract will operate for a fixed period , after which a further Quality Audit will take place . |
| 5 | The Unified Leadership ( UNLU ) claimed these ‘ are more than temporary committees which will operate for a limited period of time . |
| 6 | This Agreement commences on [ ] and will continue for a fixed period of three years and thereafter will continue from year to year unless terminated by at least sixty days ' written notice by either party to the other , such notice to expire on any anniversary date of the commencement of this Agreement falling after the expiry of the fixed period aforesaid . |
| 7 | The existing pension arrangements will continue for a transitional period . |
| 8 | Subject to the necessary amendments being made to the provisions of the schemes , they will continue for a transitional period after privatisation to provide for continuity of pension provisions and allow time for the privatised company to make new arrangements . |
| 9 | ( b ) Use will continue for a substantial period . |
| 10 | This will last for a limited period . |
| 11 | They involve an agreement that the job will last for a specified period of time , although often provisions are included to enable the contract to be renewed if so desired . |
| 12 | They involve an agreement that the job will last for a specified period of time , although often provisions are included to enable the contract to be renewed if so desired . |
| 13 | The order may last for a maximum period of 15 years . |
| 14 | The longer the lapse of time the less your chance of success , but ferrets can live for a considerable period within a burrow system — as much as three weeks . |
| 15 | The initial reaction is usually shocked disbelief which can last for a long period , while the person may feel very detached from the world or completely at sea . |