Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb past] [art] [adj] time [v-ing] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Lacking today 's liberal pre-trial discovery , 19th century United States shippers suing in the United States had a difficult time proving the carriers ' negligence . |
| 2 | The Hon. Member for Cunninghame , North spent a considerable time addressing amendment No. 5 , which would prevent any of the privatised bus companies from disposing of fixed assets within five years without the consent of the Secretary of State . |
| 3 | On the morning of the day when Therese Aschmann was due to arrive in Hochhauser , Willi spent a long time getting ready before he went to meet her at the station . |
| 4 | Robert had a terrible time painting it . |
| 5 | He and Claudia spent a long time talking to the police and to the accused man . |
| 6 | The engine box had a centre ‘ handle ’ and Ian took a long time sighting his chimney by this . |
| 7 | After all , Jones spent a long time getting the wording right , and you wo n't be able to improve on it . |
| 8 | Unfortunately , there is no word for hinge in Sesotho and Father George had a tough time trying to translate . |
| 9 | Moran spent a long time composing the letter . |