Example sentences of "[conj] they have a [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Oh you you somebody said that they had a bad time with erm |
| 2 | And then he gave orders to Punch for tea to be prepared and they had a terrible time finding any china that was n't cracked or broken and then she went on working in the pantry as quiet as a mouse and she could hear you both talking as clear as clear . |
| 3 | Dunbar took Madeleine and they had a marvellous time , or so Aubrey said . ’ |
| 4 | Coventry used to be one of the best teams in England … they 've won the cup twice … now they 're in the second division and they had a hard time on saturday … five penalty kicks saw them through … with three tries … none of which were that dazzling … it was Hereford who entertained … their last try was something special something to remember … |
| 5 | Susan came down for breakfast today , and they had an exciting time opening their parcels , for their father 's illness had prevented their making friends in the neighbourhood ; but there was plenty to do and talk about , and they steadfastly refused to give way to the depression that naturally overcame them at times . |
| 6 | ‘ True , but they have a pleasant time in the sun while they 're about it . |