Example sentences of "[coord] [noun] [vb base] a [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Procedure in the High Court remains complex and cases take a considerable time to come to trial . |
| 2 | For example , the sanctions against non-members have played an important part in sustaining trade unions through difficult conflicts with employers : ‘ scab ’ labourers and strike-breakers have a hard time . |
| 3 | The box and pyrotechnics take a long time to set up , so we ca n't rehearse and have to hope it will be all right on the night . |
| 4 | Men and women need a peaceful time to be still and know the presence of God . |
| 5 | We have asked to do so , but changes take a long time to come into effect . |