Example sentences of "time do [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On June 28 , five days after the letterhead date , the Sunday Times did carry a major article supporting Prince Charles . |
| 2 | How many times did wee Norrie tell us that the only thing standing in the way of recovery was the uncertainty caused by the election when in truth the economy was wrecked after years of mismanagement , the pound weak because our manufacturing base had been destroyed ? |
| 3 | But music for the time doth change his nature , — |
| 4 | When she arrived in England in 1568 she claimed to be seeking the protection of her cousin Elizabeth , but at the same time began scheming for support in her claims to both thrones , having earlier told a priest that she ‘ trusted to find many friends when time did serve , especially among those of the old religion ’ . |
| 5 | This is an aspect of canal finance for recognition rather than exaggeration , for at no time did total investment in waterways approach the sum in the " funds " . |
| 6 | This view of the decade is now very widely accepted , and with reason : political and other stresses at the time did encourage in many quarters a rejection of modernism in favour of documentary , realistic forms more obviously attuned to the contemporary crisis . |
| 7 | ‘ Having so many Subject Assessors in at one time did prove disruptive ! ’ admitted Depute Principal Roy Beavis . |
| 8 | And when the time did come , there was great rejoicing in the land that Britain had recovered its sense of purpose and destiny . |
| 9 | But , if the time did come when she needed another confidante , Bridget was the person she would choose . |
| 10 | The rest of the time did fuck all . |
| 11 | However , the extra time does enable us to maximise the effectiveness of our local support network … short of arming a band of rural guerrillas . |
| 12 | Resentment flashed into her eyes as she said in a pained voice , ‘ If ever the time does come , I hope I 'll be wanted for more than my ability with figures . ’ |