Example sentences of "[det] [noun] [vb base] a [adj] time " in BNC.

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1 But some memories take a long time to go … especially when they 're being preserved by Historical enthusiasts .
2 The reason why some people take a long time to learn the Technique is because it is much simpler than they think .
3 Do n't let's just say drugs are bad , because for every one that has a bad time , and some people have a terrible time , you say some people die , I accept that .
4 Soilless composts will do very well as they are , keeping them slightly on the dry side , but be very careful , as such composts take a long time to dry out but then do so completely with alarming rapidity , and are exceedingly difficult to wet through to the centre of the root-ball .
5 As you now from your own experience , such events take a long time to plan , and the hope is that it will all come together on the day !
6 Children of all ages have a marvellous time .
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