Example sentences of "can [vb infin] for [adj] period " in BNC.

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1 In religious organizations reconciliation can persist for long periods of time .
2 In household pets whose exercise is limited the presence of the tracheal nodules is well tolerated , and animals can survive for long periods with little distress .
3 And you can borrow for any period in between .
4 They are full of fun and not a breed that you can leave for long periods of time , as they are so human orientated .
5 He can go for long periods without food ; I can go for long periods without sleep .
6 He can go for long periods without food ; I can go for long periods without sleep .
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