Example sentences of "[vb past] him time [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Brinson could cope with the work only because he was at the Foundation , where people could see him , which had concerns close to those of the CNAA , and which allowed him time to take part . |
| 2 | An ample private income allowed him time to indulge his tastes for writing , politics , and rowing . |
| 3 | After twenty-eight rounds Cribb was unable to come to scratch , but a ruse by his seconds gave him time to recover , and Molineaux retired in the thirty-third round . |
| 4 | He says it gave him time to put his feet up and relax . |
| 5 | It was almost an hour 's drive , which gave him time to elaborate his philosophy . |
| 6 | The not very exacting demands of a theology degree gave him time to make a lot of useful Anglican friends . |
| 7 | It gave him time to think . |
| 8 | He probed on , and Owen was glad , for it gave him time to think . |
| 9 | Just as well , it gave him time to master Scots and almost cope with the request for advice from a lady from Aberdeen , seeking to match boots and skis : ‘ Aye , aye , mannie , fit fit fits fit ski ? ’ |
| 10 | Re-stowing the rest of the sails gave him time to get the details straight in his head . |
| 11 | At least it gave him time to try and talk some sense into her . |
| 12 | It was obvious that his enthusiasm never left him time to concentrate on eating . |