Example sentences of "[conj] [vb infin] [art] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | On grounds of theory alone we can not tell which effect will be the stronger , i.e. whether higher taxes on income will raise or lower the time devoted to work rather than leisure ( where , of course , the worker has some choice ) . |
| 2 | Rather than take the time of the quality committee ? |
| 3 | They are more able to relax and enjoy the time with their baby when they have had a break from the everyday routine at home ; others find that having their own income gives them independence — and fewer money worries . |
| 4 | He wo n't stand back and negotiate a time to allow us to summon help . |
| 5 | He would want everybody to go out and have the time of their lives . ’ |
| 6 | He smiles , waves , is clearly over-worked , over-stretched , in a hurry , but glad to stop and pass the time of day helped by our Czech phrase book and my appalling German . |
| 7 | I heard you at it so I thought I 'd pop in and pass the time of day . |
| 8 | ‘ You 'd best go over and pass the time of day . |
| 9 | The Doctor manages to steal and activate the Time Destructor , but although the Dalek invasion force is wiped out Sara ages to death before his eyes , and he is only just rescued by Steven . |