Example sentences of "be [verb] [art] [adj] time [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In February 1989 the proposed new terms and conditions were outlined by letter to staff and , after subsequent fruitless negotiations with the unions , in April 1989 a notice was sent informing the employees that the changes would be discussed with them , that they would be given a reasonable time to consider the new contracts and that they would be dismissed if they did not accept them . |
| 2 | This 24 hours is only two-thirds of the 36 hours available ; it should be considered a minimum time to allocate to private study . |
| 3 | ‘ These lights seem to be taking a long time to change ’ |
| 4 | Watching the door , Lucy stood waiting for them to emerge again , but their exit appeared to be taking a long time to eventuate . |
| 5 | If the occupier then asks them to leave , they must be allowed a reasonable time to leave , after which they will become trespassers . |