Example sentences of "[adj] time [to-vb] for a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It can sometimes be argued that the child 's interests will be served by allowing a parent or another party to the proceedings further time to prepare for a hearing but this will depend very much on the circumstances of the case . |
| 2 | It had not left much time to arrange for a reception committee . |
| 3 | Use the extra time to go for a walk around the block , or even just round the building . |
| 4 | Seven days — a week — is a long time to wait for a telephone service nowadays . |
| 5 | Speculation emerged in both Manila and Washington that the plan was designed to play for sufficient time to allow for a reversal of the Senate 's decision after the election of its new President in May 1992 . |