Sentence examples for a considerable while from inspiring English sources
The phrase "a considerable while" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to indicate a significant amount of time that has passed or will pass. Example: "It took a considerable while for the project to be completed due to unforeseen challenges."
When it was proposed that the bridge be built, things were held up a considerable while over clouded property rights; when the work went ahead, even though nothing had been settled in a very clear-cut fashion.
It was the most complete performance they have put together against a top-four rival for a considerable while and after faltering in their final push for a place in the play-offs last season, a side regarded as on the flash and flaky side are showing a mental toughness as well as physical durability.
Exposure to a recovering US economy is considerable, while outdated work practices at Iberia are being addressed.
At that point, the parliamentary and political obstacles to making such a new expenditure would be considerable, while the uncertainty of ongoing federal support would likely lead states to shrink their own programs beforehand.
Many host cities have taken a considerable loss, while others have succeeded by breaking even.
A review of Mr. White's financial disclosure information shows that he amassed a considerable fortune while working for Enron.
All this contributed to give the best dealers a considerable advantage while art for sale was available in abundance.
France has been on high alert for a considerable period, while the local so-called "Cannes-Torcy" terror cell was broken up in 2012 after an attack on a Jewish supermarket that year.
Mourinho took Manuel Pellegrini to tactics school, Gary Cahill and John Terry were immovable in defence, Nemanja Matic won his battle with Yaya Touré and Eden Hazard was the best attacking player on the pitch by a considerable distance, while City did not help themselves by asking the hopelessly overrun Martín Demichelis to deputise for Fernandinho.
Figure 10 shows a considerable underestimation while comparing calculation results with experimental data under most conditions.
However, application of cutting fluid (13.7%) showed a considerable contribution, while the feed rate gave the least contribution to tool wear.
