Example sentences of "[to-vb] for a [adj] period " in BNC.
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| 1 | They bridge the gap between the desire of lenders to be able to get their money back quickly , and the desire of borrowers to borrow for a long period . |
| 2 | ‘ It is my wish that my Clerk Mr. Prince who is well acquainted with my business and affairs and in whom I place great confidence should continue in the management and conduct of the same … to sell and dispose or exchange all or any of my works on Ornithology and specimens of Natural History in the manner I have been accustom to do … to continue or complete as far as practicable the publication of any work or works of mine on Ornithology and to do all other [ illegible ] by issuing a Prospectus advertising the same … to purchase all necessary materials articles and things fit and proper for the carrying on of my business … to borrow for a temporary period any money from my Bankers , Messrs Drummond and Company … and if there by any surplus available for the purpose to invest the same in purchase of Stock … to pay the rent and taxes … make up , adjust and settle all and every or any Accounts … [ and generally ] to do perform and execute all and every or any other acts deeds matters and things whatsoever are necessary to be done in all other my concerns engagements affairs and business whatsoever during my absence from England as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes as I myself might or could do if I were personally present and did the same . ’ |
| 3 | The corollary is that if they eventually return to the UK , their foreign domicile will be retained until it can be ascertained that they intend to remain for an indefinite period . |
| 4 | The harmony between Europe 's big six — VW , Fiat , PSA , Renault , GM and Ford — looks more likely than ever to persuade the commission to go for a transitional period longer than three to five years . |
| 5 | If they want to go for a longer period , a key worker would go out with them . ’ |
| 6 | Nevertheless separate meetings which President Vassiliou and Denktash held with the UN Secretary-General , Javier Pérez de Cuéllar , on Nov. 29 and Dec. 4 , 1989 , resulted in both sides accepting an invitation from Pérez de Cuéllar to meet for an indefinite period in search of an agreement , starting on Feb. 26 , 1990 . |
| 7 | In lighter infections , common in older dogs , the anaemia is not so severe , as the marrow response is able to compensate for a variable period . |
| 8 | The British LFS permits temporary workers to differentiate themselves between those engaged on a seasonal , temporary or casual basis and those contracted to work for a fixed period of time or to undertake a fixed task . |
| 9 | At a buffet you ensure that elderly and infirm guests , and those who have travelled long distances , have seats near the buffet table so that they are not obliged to stand for a long period . |
| 10 | Several transplants have been tried before , but this is the first time they have continued to function for a long period , according to the researchers at the University of Alberta , in Edmonton . |
| 11 | On some models you can adjust the distance that the blades will open and this can make them less tiring to use for a prolonged period . |
| 12 | It was something very rarely seen in Britain , or in other democracies : an emergency government — or , in Hoare 's words , ‘ an emergency Committee of public Safety ’ , formed for a specific purpose , and intended to last for a specific period of time . |
| 13 | The governments that result , either a minority party governing with the consent of other parties , or a coalition of two or more parties , tend to last for a shorter period than one-party governments but the difference disappears if reshuffles of ministerial posts within single-party governments are taken into account ( Blondel , 1990 , p. 271 ) . |
| 14 | In the Spring of 1966 , six of the Commissioners , led by Radzinowicz and Wootton resigned , having become persuaded that , with substantial legislation pending , and in the absence of conclusive research to support recommendations likely to last for a lengthy period , the opportunity no longer existed for the Commission to make a comprehensive report capable of setting the direction for a generation . |
| 15 | In any event , before the disastrous situation which sent him to jail for a short period , I had one other encounter . |
| 16 | A Medau Teacher who teaches a class with Physical or Sensory Disabilities is required to teach for a short period on this day . |
| 17 | Moreover , the use by the courts of these common law devices of obstruction , breach of the peace and nuisance is difficult to legislate against as the essential purpose ( which before the 1960s had been more or less achieved with police co-operation ) is to permit ‘ reasonable ’ picketing , including the right to accost for a short period within which arguments can be advanced , without putting persons in fear or to immoderate inconvenience . |
| 18 | As a result , Balder was only allowed to return for a certain period of time , only to disappear and return again . |
| 19 | A Cabinet was appointed to govern for a transitional period of 2@1/2 years . |