Example sentences of "[vb pp] [adv] for a short " in BNC.
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| 1 | The energy of the falling grains may not be absorbed in rebounding or in starting saltation by impact , but may be used in disturbing a number of grains , which are driven forward for a short distance on the surface . |
| 2 | In the event of Sir Cyril being unable to attend , he was asked instead for a short message for the association 's newsletter , ‘ Tummy ’ . |
| 3 | Both grass and clovers recover and grow more quickly when grazed hard for a short period and then rested for two to three weeks than they do under continuous nibbling . |
| 4 | He had never flown in anything other than a Tiger Moth so her requested that his name be put forward for a short Washington sortie . |
| 5 | She says that considering he 's only lived here for a short while , it 's fantastic the way people are celebrating his success . |