Example sentences of "[adv] [v-ing] the time " in BNC.
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| 1 | A knowledge of how to set up and operate a machine could reduce the likelihood of a breakdown so minimising the time spent on repairs . |
| 2 | She 'd been amazed to see Nelson working for her — and even more amazed to see how good he was at it , laughing and chatting with the customers , apparently having the time of his life . |
| 3 | The > symbol is used to send the output of TIME into a file called RESULTS.TXT so recording the time that this line of the batch file is obeyed . |
| 4 | This was just as well , because I must have looked pea green , and it did n't make me feel any better to watch Olive sitting up front chatting to the pilot and navigator , obviously having the time of her life . |
| 5 | It normally takes the first ten minutes of any brisk walk to get into a rhythm and feel aerobic , so increasing the time from 20 to 30 minutes is effectively doubling the aerobic benefits . |
| 6 | All the meals are prepared together , arrive at the unit or ward together and are served together , thus using the time of chefs , porters and unit or ward staff in the most efficient way . |
| 7 | If you ask me , he 's one of those chaps whose marriage was so close and idyllic that he 'll never get over his wife 's death : he 's just passing the time as usefully as he can . |
| 8 | ‘ One advantage is that it can be used indoors at the bigger exhibition centres , thus saving the time and expense of setting up individual exhibitions . ’ |
| 9 | We was just passin' the time till the relief came . ’ |
| 10 | By thus increasing the time interval between successive poisonings , the owls can reduce labour and material costs and lessen the impact of pesticides on the environment as a whole . |
| 11 | As those matters are clearly occupying the time of Ministers in the European Community , and as interest in the issue is bound to deepen with the removal of internal border controls , does the Home Secretary accept the proposed draft treaty article A arrangements recognising the common interest of Community countries in such matters ? |
| 12 | From what I hear they 're both having the time of their lives ! |
| 13 | By slightly increasing the time between visits to the toilet , the bladder will be able to contain more urine and the risk of sudden incontinence is reduced . |
| 14 | Also , he found that by glancing occasionally at William 's medieval illustrations he was able to prolong the actual phallic performance to well over half an hour , a personal best , even deducting the time taken to eat the cakes . |
| 15 | But , even when simply passing the time of day with a child , I would maintain that we are backing up this interaction with the support system outlined . |
| 16 | As it was difficult to know if one artefact or site was earlier or later than another , there was rarely any way of even estimating the time that had elapsed between the occupation of different sites , or parts of the same site . |
| 17 | This involves turning at 90° to the headrest position line and then noting the time taken to get a 5° or 10° change of bearing . |
| 18 | This policy will , while potentially reducing the time window for receiving a suitable donor organ , ensure a more optimal clinical state in those who do receive a suitable organ . |
| 19 | The clock did a lot more besides telling the time of day . |
| 20 | It was held that when time for delivery is of the essence of a contract for the sale of goods ( that is , a condition ) and after the stipulated time has elapsed the buyer waives his right to cancel by pressing for delivery , converting the term into a warranty , he may later give notice setting a reasonable deadline , once again making the time for delivery a condition of the contract . |
| 21 | Consequently , the sea waybill allows the ship to unload the bulk shipment immediately upon arrival , thereby reducing the time and cost of unloading and processing the cargo , and also lowering the costs of warehousing and maintaining goods in inventory . |