Example sentences of "[det] [prep] a short time " in BNC.
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| 1 | All we can say is that assurances were given , and that for a short time they were accepted as having been given in good faith ; but they were not honoured . |
| 2 | He considered this for a short time and concluded that he had to make a public stand for those things which he believed . |
| 3 | Someone tried to organise a concert party , and there was a great deal of enthusiasm for this for a short time . |
| 4 | Improved performance will overcome these in a short time . |
| 5 | Improved performance will overcome these in a short time . |