Example sentences of "[vb past] [adv prt] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is the word which came up time and again in the story of Jacob 's tricking his dying father . |
| 2 | Mr Pascall 's emphasis came back time and time again to the idea of a ‘ framework ’ : ‘ The purpose of the national curriculum , ’ he said , ‘ is to ensure that there is a framework so that we can be confident that every child has the opportunity to read widely , to develop the habit of reading and to develop the love and understanding of literature . |
| 3 | I went to Grosvenor Square and abused ‘ American Imperialists ’ , I got thumped about a bit on Troops Out demos , and I dutifully handed out time and money in support of ‘ the miners ' wives ’ . |
| 4 | Though it was noon when I set out , I made up time , maintaining a speed of almost five miles an hour . |
| 5 | They had certain tricks and devices by which they avenged themselves on the interlopers , but these took up time and energy and , since they were young and inexperienced , frequently rebounded on themselves , although Sam , by dint of great perseverance and the manifestation of genuine hatred , had recently succeeded in ridding her home of her mother 's latest lover . |
| 6 | ‘ Master , I went back time and again . ’ |
| 7 | I recrossed the gulley and picked up Time and the pamphlet . |