Example sentences of "[noun sg] had a [adj] time [v-ing] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Even the very best British tabby had a difficult time competing with such dramatic animals . |
| 2 | The five members of the jury had a difficult time choosing the winner from the eight finalists , says Colin Bruder , general manager of Guinness GmbH . |
| 3 | There was much competition during the war as to who could come up with the best bomb story , and my mother had a great time telling this one to all the aunties , especially as it was only due to her nagging that I had n't been in my bed at the time . |
| 4 | My mother had a tough time trying to make ends meet . |
| 5 | The Labour Party had a merry time playing up the problems and piling up the votes . |