A knee injury prevented him from playing for a long period.

We played them to death in the late 80's and early 90's for a period of about five years.

If the player does not play the game for a long period of time, the dog may run away.

He made six appearances in the 1941 season but then didn't play football for a period due to the war.

"We hadn't played well for a period and a half."

He played for the Peru national team for a brief period.

Cohen was given the exclusive right to play the piece for a period of time.

He played for a brief period of time there until the lockout ended.

Just to get back there again means that I've played well for an extended period of time.

He did not play for a period while learning the intricacies of Canadian football.