Example sentences of "be [vb pp] [prep] longer [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One solution to this problem would be to assign a length to a probe , rather than treating it as a point , so that short probes could be contained within longer ones . |
| 2 | Here we are concerned with the basic principles , on which all else depends and which may eventually be applied to longer movements as well as to short sections . |
| 3 | She believes that junior doctors could be empowered by longer contracts and proposes that house jobs should be arranged in one year ( or even 18 month ) blocks within single or closely linked units , so that the doctors felt and were recognised as an important part of the service provided . |
| 4 | We were very impressed with the machine 's ergonomics , allowing the machine to be used for longer periods than the conventional straight shaft models . |
| 5 | These are techniques that may be used for longer term forecasting , perhaps for periods of two or more years ahead . |
| 6 | This should be reflected in longer reaction times ( RT ) to acoustically similar letters . |
| 7 | This will be followed by longer term steps . |
| 8 | Those cocultured on a mesenchyme fibroblastic feeder layer , however , proliferate more readily , and can be maintained for longer intervals in vitro . |
| 9 | This treatment should not be maintained for longer periods because of the risks of haemosiderosis , red cell sensitisation and infection associated with transfusion . |
| 10 | Normally our tours were confined to three months but occasionally , according to the availability of experienced officers , this might be extended to longer periods . |
| 11 | Transparencies can be studied for longer periods than drawings on the board , and no time is consumed by drawing during the lesson . |
| 12 | But what is more troubling than the initial rigid fixed term is the fact that warrants may be renewed for longer periods still . |
| 13 | ‘ I am not sure that the extra hours will bring in significant extra business , but staff will have to be paid for longer hours and security will become more of a problem . |
| 14 | One related consequence of mutual support expectations among affiliated companies is to allow operations to be managed within longer term horizons . |