Example sentences of "[coord] no time [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | These last jetés would be completely out of place in Lander 's Etudes where a strong ‘ flick ’ outwards of the leading foot propels the dancer straight forwards through the air with little or no time to pause in arabesque on landing because the continuous repetition of this strong movement is intended to cover as much ground in as little time as possible . |
| 2 | The pressure on the analyst to increase productivity — to report more results — leaves little or no time to monitor the system . |
| 3 | ‘ Change for change 's sake ’ is not our policy and as un-paid voluntary workers — going more or less flat out — we have little or no time to spare for non-essentials ! |
| 4 | So he has little or no time to release the glider , or to recover from the dive unless the upset occurs above about 500 feet , and then only if the rope breaks or the glider releases . |
| 5 | However I learned from Daphne 's friend that my errant partner was to be discharged on 20 February 1919 , leaving me with little or no time to balance the books . |
| 6 | There was little point in taking offence , and no time to do so in any case . |
| 7 | The bus had passed him as he left the house ; there was n't another for twenty minutes and no time to wait , only run , heading for Nails 's house , praying he would be there . |
| 8 | ‘ It 's not a laughing matter and no time to make jokes . |