Example sentences of "[adj] [to-vb] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although it is not possible to arrange times , dates and venues that are convenient to all people at all times , the various groups aim to do their best . |
| 2 | First , be prepared to invest time in getting ready for each one . |
| 3 | It must demonstrate high quality management , have excellent growth prospects and be prepared to invest time both before and after flotation in keeping its investors informed . ’ |
| 4 | We are free to give time to those who are like ourselves , or like we were once , or like we shall be one day . ’ |
| 5 | We need someone who enjoys working with figures and accounts , is prepared to give time to Executive and Finance meetings , and can liaise with the Society 's Officers . |
| 6 | He was willing to give time , as well as his medical expertise , to their troubles and this they warmly appreciated . |
| 7 | to be involved in groups be persuasive be willing to give time … to be approachable be persevering |
| 8 | There is constant call for recruitment of young new members , able and willing to give time and effort to this worthwhile project . |
| 9 | Most of the parents , however , had come intending to talk about their boys , either out of a genuine or an assumed interest in them ; and few of them were prepared to waste time on Onyx when there were real teachers on whom to vent their parental concern . |
| 10 | Persistence and the 15% personal interest time he could call upon kept him going until he found a potential end use and a person willing to put time and effort into developing the idea into a truly innovative and useful product . |
| 11 | It is one thing to recognize the present weaknesses in financial accountability ; it is another to devote time , money and effort to remedying these defects . |
| 12 | Highlander was thus free to devote time to other issues which had assumed a growing need . |
| 13 | The pattern of changes in structure , style , attitudes and behaviour that were eventually achieved would probably not have been possible , or would have taken significantly longer to achieve , in the absence of a critical mass of key individuals who were prepared to devote time and effort to heighten the confidence and enthusiasm of their ‘ converts ’ with their positive message . |
| 14 | Some say this is in fact useful because it keeps people busy at a time when , as we have seen , it is probably too painful to have time on your hands to sit and reflect . |
| 15 | As a great movie fan , each year I try and keep a fortnight clear to spend time at the Birmingham International Film and Television Festival . |
| 16 | At the deepest level , if you want to explore your unconscious mind be prepared to spend time and money . |
| 17 | FIVE hundred jobs are up for grabs — but applicants must be prepared to spend time off sick . |
| 18 | Both the Prince and Princess of Wales are in the happy position of mixing with well-informed people , who are prepared to spend time informing them . |
| 19 | A CAMPAIGN to find people who are prepared to spend time with children and adults with learning difficulties has been begun in Strathclyde , writes Alan Forbes . |
| 20 | Be prepared to take time out between competitions in order to work on improving your game . |
| 21 | They have the added advantage too of being evidence of the kind of affection that is willing to spend time and energy as well as money . |
| 22 | The clergy & staff are always willing to spend time with anyone living here ; for this and Ministry and Holy Communion to the Sick & Housebound ; Ministry to the bereaved , the dying and for funerals ; for Confirmation , Baptism , and Weddings , please first contact your parish priest : Andrew Way . |
| 23 | One thing is for sure , commissioning design and print will always have its pitfalls , whether it is a doorhanger , bar bill or sophisticated brochure , but those willing to spend time carefully considering the requirements and choosing a printer will not be long in reaping the rewards . |
| 24 | be willing to take time away from the office to work in a quiet place such as a library when you want to get an important job done to a deadline |
| 25 | Why cut off one hand ? the Doctor wondered , before the reason struck him : the man must have carried a briefcase or similar object cuffed to his wrist , and his assailants had n't been willing to expend time on subtleties like lockpicking . |
| 26 | In that situation variety of activity is needed and it is also often possible to allocate times when students can choose between several options . |
| 27 | It is often appropriate to give time for spontaneous prayers of thanks from individuals in the congregation . |
| 28 | From then on , with the visitors seemingly content to waste time at every opportunity in the hope of keeping the scoreline respectable , the expected increase in Scotland 's lead failed to materialise . |
| 29 | What this approach soon reveals is that you often spend large amounts of time not on the things that matter but on activities which are relatively easy to devote time to , while the more difficult tasks tend to be pushed aside simply because they are more difficult . |
| 30 | Only 27% said it would be easy to get time away , with the self-employed and farm-related jobs providing most of those in this category . |