Example sentences of "[conj] ask for time " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Earl of Warwick , one of the judges , protested and asked for time to produce charters and other evidence so that ‘ we might still enjoy with quietness the possessions of our ancestors which had bin oute of the Forrest for three hundred and thirty yeares ’ . |
| 2 | This practically ruined him but rather than take the easy way out and declare himself bankrupt , he called a meeting of his creditors and asked for time to pay . |
| 3 | The crisis-hit jewellery firm were fined £1,000 for false labelling — and asked for time to pay . |
| 4 | Private MPs rise and ask for time for this or that motion or debate which they particularly want , but normally the only concessions the Leader of the House will make is through ‘ the usual channels ’ , that is in private discussions with the opposition Chief Whip . |
| 5 | A defendant who admits the whole of the plaintiff 's liquidated claim and asks for time to pay will send direct to the plaintiff a form of admission ( Form N9A on p 524 of the 1991 edition ) which contains a statement of means . |