Example sentences of "[prep] [v-ing] for a short " in BNC.
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1 | The voyage took eight months , and after stopping for a short time in Malaysia , we arrived in the Gulf of Tongking . |
2 | First of all , thanks to the Editor for asking for a short article from the unions ( soon to be united as Unison ) for the inaugural Highways Department News Sheet . |
3 | Lord C told her to take a spot of leave before reporting for a short parachute course . |
4 | It causes them to suffer temporary lapses of memory and to have difficulty in concentrating for a short period of two to three hours . |
5 | When bought in large pieces , such hams may be further enhanced by baking for a short time in a hot oven with a glaze of either honey , ginger syrup , marmalade mixed with orange juice or fruit syrups . |
6 | When you are happy with the sensitivity of the unit , you can improve its authentic appearance by arranging for a short length of ‘ bluff ’ wire to emerge from the case and disappear under the dashboard at a convenient location . |