Example sentences of "be [adj] [verb] [det] time [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Further damage and paint loss , caused by changes in humidity and temperature during the paintings ' absence , are likely to appear some time in the future , as is usual with sensitive panels . |
| 2 | The programme is time-tabled over three years , with the option of an accelerated 2-year programme for those who are able to devote more time to their studies . |
| 3 | She has in recent years been able to devote more time to dressmaking and tailoring — arts which she has perfected to professional standards . |
| 4 | If they had been able to take more time over preparation of their findings and reasons the difficulties this court has faced on this appeal might not have arisen . |
| 5 | But however enjoyable , reading about islands is nowhere near as rewarding as visiting them , and I consider myself fortunate in having been able to spend some time on the north Atlantic islands of Iceland , the Faroe Islands and that most remote of the British islands , St Kilda . |
| 6 | You must be prepared to give some time to experimenting with various yarns and tensions until the quality of woven fabric feels just right . |
| 7 | In order to maintain a proper balance in your life , you must be prepared to allocate some time to yourself each day . |
| 8 | I know that one of his reasons for leaving is that he genuinely wants to be able to spend more time with his family . |
| 9 | Peter Walker , the Secretary of State for Wales , confirmed on March 4 that he intended to leave the government at a future point in order to be able to spend more time with his family ; it was subsequently announced on March 14 that he would be succeeded in late May by David Hunt , currently Minister for Local Government and Inner Cities , who would enter the Cabinet for the first time . |
| 10 | John Rockafella could use it to count his millions , and Jack Reagan would be able to spend less time on his paperwork and more time smashing villains into a pulp . |
| 11 | Without good stance , harness use and upwind ability , you will never be able to spend enough time in the water before tiring . |
| 12 | I 'd like to be able to spend some time in Japan , which I find very beautiful and relaxing . ’ |
| 13 | I regret it , but if I look coldly at our lifestyle , we would n't be able to invest enough time in bringing a child up properly . |
| 14 | If you are seriously contemplating taking your skills abroad , then it may be advisable to invest some time in updating yourself at home first . |
| 15 | I 've spent 13 years travelling the world with badminton — I was coach to the Australian side at the last World Championships — and it will be nice to spend some time at home . |
| 16 | It will be nice to spend some time with him too — often the week goes by and we hardly have a chance to talk . |
| 17 | This is a four-week period in which racing should not be undertaken seriously , but during this time training can become harder and as it does so , it must be directed towards the goal , It may be necessary to allow more time between hard sessions and longer recovery times during the session , until your anti-stress systems get back to normal . |
| 18 | Priorities were changed ; more importance was attached to paid work and hence they were willing to give more time to union affairs . |
| 19 | They were all fortified some time after the late third century and are characterized by their broadly rectangular shape and small size . |
| 20 | But be sure to leave some time for shopping in the multitude of stores selling a massive choice of American gifts , memorabilia and superb souvenirs . |
| 21 | Before starting a serious conversation it is advisable to spend some time at the beginning checking ways of communication , and to establish if there is any indication of deafness , blindness , or speech difficulties . |
| 22 | William Smyth , the company chairman , said : ‘ It is difficult to imagine any time since 1967 when our prospects for the future look brighter . |
| 23 | Harriet was also , he had been surprised to learn this time from Laura , the author of a saga entitled Briony Rides at the Horse of the Year Show . |
| 24 | Following McDougall 's death in 1961 he agreed to become Chairman , but he was unable to find enough time for the demands of this office and resumed the less onerous duties of the Presidency in 1965 . |