Example sentences of "[adj] [to-vb] [pron] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | The rule is designed to help the genuinely unemployed to use their time constructively . |
| 2 | I suspect that such things may gradually wither away , as members of staff are increasingly prepared to give their time according to the letter of their contracts and no more , and are increasingly expected to do so . |
| 3 | If hon. Members would like to debate the five guillotine motions that I introduced , I should be happy , if the Leader of the House was prepared to give us time , to debate those matters . |
| 4 | They will want to be sure that you are prepared to give your time to care for the children , that you will provide for all their needs and take them out regularly , and that you really do like small children ! |
| 5 | But while most stars are willing to give their time and talent to worthy causes , it seems there are great holes in the ’ peace and goodwill to all men ’ attitude . |
| 6 | The way Batty was handled strikes me as a sign that the management are not thinking along winning the championship this year but are prepared to bide their time . |
| 7 | So we are talking in general terms about being willing to share our time , energy , space and care , particularly with people who have been recently bereaved through some major form of loss , maybe for a shod period of time while they readjust , maybe for a long time as the person or people involved learn to face life 's vicissitudes alone . |
| 8 | But it had not eluded Jack Stone , and he had thought that Stone was as prepared to pay his time in prison , in order know return to that normality , as Chrissie was to pay her time in waiting for him . |
| 9 | These are hard questions to answer , so be prepared to take your time and dig deep . |
| 10 | Choosing a bed is such an important decision that you should be prepared to take your time , seek expert advice and try out as many models as possible |
| 11 | It was obviously far more interesting to spend his time chatting up the local talent . |
| 12 | I need something different to occupy my time . |
| 13 | Here , it is so very easy to forget what time of the day it is or even what day it is . |
| 14 | Few new species were added to his oceanic collection , but Gould was delighted to spend his time recording again in minute detail his encounters with familiar acquaintances . |
| 15 | Now they are more likely to spend their time sitting in front of the television , watching videos or staring at a computer screen . |
| 16 | Given this situation , some girls were more likely to spend their time cultivating romance than academic qualifications . |
| 17 | It was hard to tell what time of day it was . |
| 18 | I 'm sorry to waste your time … |
| 19 | " Ah 'm sorry to waste your time , Jack , but you 'll have to go without 'er . " |
| 20 | Sorry to waste your time . ’ |
| 21 | Much better to spend your time with a lot of starry-eyed folk , over candle-lit dinners , under velvet skies , with a sense of total freedom . |
| 22 | The fourth day and the evening following he felt well and was able to pass his time in his usual occupations . |
| 23 | Is there a Somerville accountant living or working in London who might be able to give her time and expertise to this task ? |
| 24 | Perhaps if people were given access to this equipment they would find that they were able to spend their time in the centres a little more positively . |
| 25 | ‘ For the first time in many a year , I 'm able to take my time and I must say , it 's rather an enjoyable experience . |
| 26 | But people said to me , ‘ Well , the English wo n't be a lot of good to you if you do a science degree and you 'll find it difficult to split your time between the arts and the sciences ’ . |
| 27 | Beecham said that any fool can conduct three concerts with an orchestra , but to go on improving is like going on a race track where it is possible to improve your time at first , but each new improvement involves great effort and often some danger . |
| 28 | But for the bony discomfort of the seats and the pressure of other people 's legs it was quite pleasant to take our time . |
| 29 | When I intervened in the right hon. Gentleman 's speech he replied in such confusion that I thought it best to give him time to reflect , and to ask my question again later . |
| 30 | Leonora darted into the shop , eager to utilise her time to the full . |