Example sentences of "[vb infin] [adj] [prep] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Who knows , you may feel different in time . ’ |
| 2 | This is not always easy , especially when the relationship is going through a sticky patch , but if they can feel close from time to time , the pulling-back will happen less , and Elizabeth could reassure Harry that just because she wants to do things for herself does n't mean that she does n't want him . |
| 3 | It is certainly the case that British-born Caribbeans do use Creole from time to time in the presence of their Caribbean-born elders . |
| 4 | The reason for the planned adjournment of the agm will doubtless become clear in time . |
| 5 | By carrying out a smear test , doctors can detect the abnormal cells that might become cancerous in time and then treat them easily and simply . |
| 6 | By carrying out a smear test , doctors can detect the abnormal cells that might become cancerous in time and then treat them easily and simply . |
| 7 | No effort or trouble , but it would become irritating in time . |
| 8 | Then open up each plug in turn so you can check that it is correctly wired up , that the terminal screws are secure ( they can easily work loose in time ) , that the cord grip is working properly , and lastly , that the correct fuse is fitted . |
| 9 | Home-spun goods , attractive enough as a symbol of frontier self-sufficiency , can become wasteful of time and energy . |
| 10 | But even ‘ unknown ’ actors can become expensive over time . |
| 11 | He had seen to it that his spare flesh should not go soft with time , or lose its springy vigour ; but the years had revenged themselves as best they could . |
| 12 | Perhaps I 'll have a bath to see if that helps this backache — oh no not again — I 'll never get dry in time — |
| 13 | I reckon he 'll probably come good in time , but we ca n't afford to leave it too long to wait for both him and Deano to start coming up with the goods . |