Example sentences of "[noun] be [verb] time [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The average Tube-goer 's travelling time to work is 52 minutes and rising by several seconds every week . |
| 2 | While children were spending time on task and on different curriculum areas in similar proportions to those identified in other studies , it was also clear that such figures are by no means inevitable or appropriate . |
| 3 | The important thing is to increase time before pace ; so walk at a moderate pace for 30 minutes , gently stretching yourself as you go . |
| 4 | If the operative part could properly be controlled by the recitals , I think there would be much reason to say that the only thing contemplated by the recitals was giving time for payment , without any relinquishment , on the part of the judgment creditor , of any portion of the amount recoverable ( whether for principal or for interest ) under the judgment . |
| 5 | This explains why the general election was delayed time after time : clearly , all that mattered was the recession . |
| 6 | It is most often used where a salesperson is faced with the same objection being raised time after time . |