Example sentences of "[adj] in a [adv] [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is essential we address this in a very short time scale . ’ |
| 2 | The goals should be realistic ( i.e. attainable in a relatively short time ) and specific . |
| 3 | Taiwan 's experience is typical of poor countries that have become rich and industrialised in a relatively short time . |
| 4 | There was no doubt that if it did spread to the nearest stack it would set the whole hayfield alight in a very short time . |
| 5 | The brandy , which they had been too polite to refuse , had made them drunk in a very short time , as they were not used to drinking anything stronger than beer . |
| 6 | " Two people can become close in a very short time , " |