Example sentences of "can [vb infin] [prep] long [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In religious organizations reconciliation can persist for long periods of time . |
| 2 | They are said to relieve cramp In the forearm which can arise from long periods of practice flying : but here another caution should be observed . |
| 3 | If you prefer to mount a stalwart defence you can wait behind long lines of hand gunners , massed ranks of halberdiers and hold important positions with volley guns while your artillery softens up the advancing enemy . |
| 4 | In household pets whose exercise is limited the presence of the tracheal nodules is well tolerated , and animals can survive for long periods with little distress . |
| 5 | Reasons for a reduction in productivity may include a poorly planned operation which can result in longer learning curves and a low average output the introduction of more learning curves because of frequent changes of resources and working methods changing physical conditions lower outputs because plant was initially selected for one activity and is used for another inappropriate activity longer hours being worked regularly ( this can occur , for example , when accelerating the work rate to recover delays ) the lowering of morale owing to frequent changes of plan and poor management . |
| 6 | Scientists and engineers can apply for long term funding to open up new research directions |
| 7 | They are full of fun and not a breed that you can leave for long periods of time , as they are so human orientated . |
| 8 | A limited number of periods of contrast will make for brevity ; adequate periods can lead to long themes . |
| 9 | He can go for long periods without food ; I can go for long periods without sleep . |
| 10 | He can go for long periods without food ; I can go for long periods without sleep . |
| 11 | Smoke particles , with dioxins attached , can travel for long distances before falling to the ground and settling on vegetation , soil and — because dioxins are practically insoluble — to solids in water . |