Example sentences of "[adv] [adv] for [art] [adj] period " in BNC.
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| 1 | If a group wittingly shares an attitude over a relevant issue but does so only for a limited period of time before falling into disarray , it would be difficult to refer to the group as an elite in any meaningful sense since the outcomes would be insignificant . |
| 2 | Specialist series : These programmes are usually on for a limited period and cover specialist subjects such as holidays , motoring , food and wine or industry . |
| 3 | The element of ‘ reliability ’ ( getting up early consistently for a substantial period of time etc. ) was also absent . |
| 4 | Cheddars may be hard or semi-hard ; they are pressed lightly for a matter of hours and then more firmly for a short period of days . |
| 5 | We then test them thoroughly — but often only for a short period as we wish to get the latest fishkeeping news — including the latest products — straight to our readers . |
| 6 | Under such a scheme sums of money are paid over periodically either for a fixed period or until the death of the injured party . |
| 7 | It says that about 98,000 young people go missing annually , sometimes only for a short period . |