Example sentences of "remain [adj] for [art] time " in BNC.
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1 | The column for telephone numbers of Melanie 's family would have to remain empty for the time being . |
2 | For commercial reasons the exact location of the areas targeted by the company must remain confidential for the time being . |
3 | Despite calls for its closure on safety grounds , the Leaning Tower of Pisa is to remain open for the time being , the mayor said yesterday . |
4 | There is no evidence bearing on this suggestion and the matter must remain unresolved for the time being . |
5 | I persuaded her to remain silent for the time being , I think , by promising to find out everything I could . |
6 | ‘ The day shift mechanical structure will remain unaltered for the time being because of current workload commitments . ’ |
7 | Depressed and anxious patients who sought refuge from their troubles by taking an overdose remained unconscious for a time but did not die of respiratory failure or asphyxiation , as happened only too readily after an overdose of barbiturate . |
8 | Johnny remained silent for a time , and then said : |