Example sentences of "[noun] [vb base] a [adj] time [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The quantitative details of classical electromagnetism yield an estimated time of about 10 -8 seconds for this collapse to occur . |
| 2 | Unless the parties agree a different time for payment , the seller can sue for the price only after property has passed , section 49 ( see paragraph 12 02 ) . |
| 3 | Mr Murphy said : ‘ Kids have a great time on our holidays without being aggressive or competitive . |
| 4 | The directors have a reasonable time in which to come to a decision , but since section 183(5) of the Act imposes an obligation on them to give to the transferee notice of rejection within two months of the lodging of the transfer , the maximum reasonable period is two months . |
| 5 | Troops face a tough time from bandits and war lords . |
| 6 | ‘ The pace of life is slow there — things take a long time in changing . |
| 7 | Independent film productions have a hard time in this country . |
| 8 | " The peasants have a hard time of it all round , it seems to me . |
| 9 | Men and women need a peaceful time to be still and know the presence of God . |