Sentence examples for a considerable while over from inspiring English sources

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.

Many host cities have taken a considerable loss, while others have succeeded by breaking even.

While representing a considerable advance over conventional in-person evaluations, there remains opportunity for improvement.

For some, the incentive is a considerable savings over peak-season prices, while others simply aren't troubled by the possibility of being hit by a storm.

While Mr. Corzine's Democrats hold a considerable advantage over Republicans in voter registration, organization and fund-raising prowess, their record of higher public debt and higher taxes offers Republicans an opening.

This ensured that Alexander would not be outflanked, while his phalanx, armed with long pikes, had a considerable advantage over the Persian's scimitars and javelins.

Sotheby's is making a considerable fuss over the sale.

But also a considerable improvement over Mr. Simon's initial vision.

While 37percentt of Winnipeg's Native Canadian high school students dropped out in 2001, according to the census data, that is a considerable improvement over the 65percentt rate in 1981.

Rogers also has a considerable advantages over its two Canadian wireless rivals, Telus and Bell.

That is a considerable improvement over the £650,000 or so he was earning at the FSA.