Example sentences of "[noun sg] only [prep] a short " in BNC.
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| 1 | Because we knew that the headmaster of the Scuola Medie Inferiori , where I was now in my last year , was not in a position to punish us if we did not appear for lessons on demonstration days , many of us took part only for a short time and then went home . |
| 2 | These mines were frequently tiny operations , perhaps run by families which might work an area only for a short time . |
| 3 | I have given my consent , intending to gratify her wishes in this respect only for a short while . |
| 4 | A general waiver has been granted by the Council to permit the establishment of staff bonus schemes which make payments to employees calculated by reference to the gross fee income or net profits of the firm ; which are open to all employees subject only to a short ( maximum three years ) qualifying period ; where the basis of distribution ( length of service , proportionate to salary etc ) is disclosed to the staff , but where the actual level of profits or income need not be so disclosed ; and where no distribution is permitted which is related to the introduction of business . |
| 5 | Many children come into care only for a short time while their parents try to sort out their difficulties . |
| 6 | However he remained with the Wellington unit only for a short time before being posted to Control Office duties at Luqa . |