Example sentences of "they [vb mod] [vb infin] a [adj] time " in BNC.

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1 They should last a long time , and can be stripped down and boiled to clean them .
2 The centre core gives ‘ durability ’ — they 'll last a long time and the overwrap improves the ‘ playability ’ or feel or response to the ball .
3 If they suss out that you 're a fanatical prospector they 'll have a great time winding you up and sending you off on a series of wild goose chases .
4 Some officials have spoken of getting NATO to spread its wings , though they might have a hard time persuading the Canadians and Europeans of that .
5 They 'd have a hard time proving that , I think , if they were interested in proof ; which I 'm not sure they are .
6 They 'd take a long time to dry would n't they , then , on the sticks and that
7 " Some people go to work and they 're longing for the job to be finished so they can have a good time .
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