Example sentences of "[verb] [prep] [det] time on " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I do n't know what he meant , ’ Allen said after they had been walking for some time on the soft turf at the verge of the track . |
| 2 | There are other benefits too , but probably more appreciated by busy kitchen staff , for instance , the oven is occupied for less time on each item and therefore free for other foods . |
| 3 | He asked about proceedings at Central Strike Headquarters and lingered for some time on the subject although he received no information . |
| 4 | Mr Marian Calfa is pleading for more time on the grounds that he has been given an even longer list . |
| 5 | ‘ Do n't spend to much time on it unless it seems to have more relevanace to the case . |
| 6 | The Pacifics were used at this time on the Nottingham to Marylebone semi-fasts but they were to be transferred away as the rundown of the GC got underway . |
| 7 | Having gorged for some time on the sweet taste of the ‘ knowledge ’ available from large British institutions , those trained in the ‘ Fine Arts ’ emit an acrid belch of superiority on the subject of their craft . |
| 8 | The tax-exempt status can be challenged at any time on charges of violation of the State Charter ( which enables Highlander to operate ) , violation of the tax-exemption code-of-conduct , or in the event of any local officials pursuing charges of criminal actions involving Highlander ( e.g. the use of prescribed drugs on property belonging to Highlander ) . |
| 9 | To pass the time , the conversation had ranged over a variety of topics , from sport to current affairs , then had finally settled after some time on shop-talk — inevitable when any group of cops got together anywhere in the world . |
| 10 | Catherine Turnbull , Magdalene Avenue , Carrville , Durham : I worked at that time on public transport , Durham and district . |
| 11 | It is important to adhere to this time on every baiting session . |
| 12 | No decision needs to be taken for some time on the location of the European central bank . |
| 13 | A bare licence , which is one granted other than for valuable consideration , may be revoked at any time on the giving of reasonable notice . |
| 14 | A few minutes later they had acknowledged Mr Bryant and his daughter outside their house , and then trudged home and stood chatting for some time on the doorstep . |