Example sentences of "[verb] [to-vb] [adj] time " in BNC.

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1 said that they would prefer to work full time .
2 Bough , 59 , who is taking over Michael Parkinson 's morning slot on LBC this week , is tipped to continue full time .
3 However , I want to leave sufficient time for the Minister to answer .
4 This , however , is quite distinct from a counselling service , which would seek to offer protected time in which the counsellor and client could focus on a psycho-social problem .
5 When you need a quick change of role — or want to take extra time to look stunning — start with your hairstyle .
6 You will appreciate that I shall need to take paid time off work for antenatal visits .
7 Search 's Thunderbirds character toothbrushes are designed to make toothbrushing time fun .
8 ‘ If Scotland 's opposition MPs were all prepared to work double time on a Friday , they could form the basis of a representative recalled parliament without even having to boycott Westminster . ’
9 But we 're looking to open full time .
10 Maurice Freeman grabbed a second for Nova and with eight minutes remaining Graham Murphy equalised to force extra time .
11 Perhaps there is a natural reluctance to give addresses to an organisation such as CPRW which intends to write demanding time and money .
12 Perhaps there is a natural reluctance to give addresses to an organisation such as CPRW which intends to write demanding time and money .
13 This salesman-like language was exactly that : Chalmers was attempting to sell advertising time .
14 This method of knitting whilst shaping is so important that you might like to keep suitable time entirely clear to master the basics without interruption .
15 The first word is used to describe ordinary time — past , present and future .
16 Planning officer Peter Wilson , recommending approval , said the couple had agreed to make closing time 10.30 .
17 We will want to give adequate time to them to share their experiences and insights .
18 At Westminster they disembarked at King 's Steps , Corbett pulling the hood of his cloak over his head to avoid recognition by any of his colleagues in the Chancery or the Exchequer for he did not want to waste valuable time in idle chatter .
19 When I left school I automatically went into the shop with Elise , and began to knit full time . ’
20 The problems of poverty are further exacerbated by many parents having to work full time and needing substitute or day care , holiday and after-school provision , all of which are in short supply and costly .
21 Having said that he would be specific about six to 16 months , the Minister then said that he does not wish to use specific time periods when discussing the matter .
22 But it was you who had to fight to get double time for the men who worked on a Sunday . ’
23 Staff and councillors at the town hall have praised the generous efforts of the milkmen who will inevitably have to spend extra time picking up the gifts .
24 But without the sort of big-money sponsorship that goes to the men 's game the women are having to spend precious time fund-raising rather than concentrating on their playing .
25 This kind of approach can be very useful since it provides an opportunity for the media to ask questions and get direct answers on the spot , without having to spend valuable time away from the office .
26 Each goal is planned for a week but some may possibly require longer ; our dieter will have to take extra time if it is taking her body longer to adjust than she anticipates at the start .
27 ‘ We try to leave free time , to pace it , to offer a good variety . ’
28 Yeah , yeah and then they 'll be able to stay Joseph and Charlotte will be full time in January they 're allowed to , I think what it is , is , they 're allowed to start when they 're small part time but they 're not allowed to go full time until the term they 're gon na be five in and you see Charlotte will be five in March and because I think that comes before the Easter of the Bank Holiday , erm she 'll be able to start January full time , where you 're supposed to , you know , three years they 'll all be
29 For the past three years every general practitioner in Britain has been forced to waste professional time and scarce resources on unproved and possibly harmful procedures .
30 We continue to see the G M B Retired Members and spousen Spouses Association growing in strength , but we can not afford to waste precious time .
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