Example sentences of "[vb pp] [verb] time for " in BNC.
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| 1 | When icing has already formed give time for the heat to take effect . |
| 2 | Ordinary life was halted to allow time for realization of the sorrow to penetrate the layers of defence that we all set up to blunt the terrible pain of loss . |
| 3 | The meeting was then adjourned to allow time for further consideration . |
| 4 | He could not imagine finding tranquillity of soul in old age ; if he could only be allowed to mark time for a while all might yet be well , one might suddenly achieve equilibrium , certainty , serenity . |
| 5 | It had been meant to give time for negotiation if there were problems about their proposed campaign . |
| 6 | Hitherto she had been so tied up in the day-to-day mechanics of the company that she was often forced to consider time for research as a luxury . |
| 7 | First , the nominee must advise the court if a creditors ' meeting should be summoned ; if so , then the period of the interim order is extended to give time for the meeting to take place . |