Example sentences of "[prep] [v-ing] [prep] [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Instead , she suggests introducing devices such as tolls for driving in specific , badly congested areas or for driving at particular times , such as rush hours . |
| 2 | These plans were duly put into effect , and the new building was ready for opening in good time for the celebrations . |
| 3 | After walking for some time , having covered about half the distance between the two stations , Willie became aware of a steady , yet rather unnerving sound just ahead as if someone was hammering the rails . |
| 4 | After walking for some time through the wood Valdemar put his finger to his lips and motioned us to be quiet . |
| 5 | After listening for some time , I began to grow uneasy , feeling increasingly suspicious that his faith , though enthusiastic , was almost entirely groundless . |
| 6 | After riding for some time in the dark , they finally caught up with the cart at a toll-gate . |
| 7 | ‘ There 's some old Chinese curse about living through interesting times , is n't there ? |
| 8 | He still dreamt of avenging the shame of Kosovo and of ending for all time the ‘ long Turkish night ’ . |
| 9 | The distinction between the two at this level , however , does not have as much meaning as such labelling might suggest , for there are many species that can use both methods of feeding at different times . |
| 10 | Gibbs and fullback Tony Clement were full of running at all times and , while B.C. led again 17–15 with another Graf penalty , Swansea were ultimate winners as outside-half Stephen Jones added a second winning penalty to his earlier conversion of Gibb 's score . |
| 11 | Cos it was sort of rationing at that time . |
| 12 | It should be noted , moreover , that the ability of the present Call-slip analysis exercise to determine the date of publication of a much greater proportion of items issued ( 97% as opposed to 65% on each of the two earlier occasions ) means that its results are much more accurate , and that the higher incidence of pre-1900 publications recorded by the earlier surveys probably can , therefore , be attributed , in large measure , not to any radically different pattern of reading at these times , but to the fact that the numerous undated call-slips occurring then almost certainly contained a high proportion which related to more modern publications . |
| 13 | Today , you can enjoy the challenges and benefits of learning at any time . |
| 14 | Say on the subject of shipping at that time . |
| 15 | He has also been accused in both Serbian and Croatian newspapers of working at one time as a hitman for the Yugoslav secret police . |
| 16 | Er and what was your sort of feeling at that time er about taking such as unofficial action for example ? |
| 17 | Sorry , September and really they were n't bothered about selling at that time although they always said if the right offer comes along |
| 18 | Others may make more conventional protests but the pain looks like continuing for some time . |
| 19 | Like Lessing in modern times , he had an extraordinary critical talent , which constantly stimulated his productive artistic impulse . |
| 20 | ‘ With E-mail it zips through at a fraction of the cost , and such a system also eliminates many of the difficulties associated with operating in different time zones . ’ |
| 21 | The move is unprecedented : a substantial number of security force members have in the past been charged and convicted of terrorist-type offences , but never before has such a number been picked up for questioning at one time . |
| 22 | Briefly , their ‘ epidemic ’ model proposes that , from a stable endemic baseline , the number of new cases of heroin use ( incidence ) in a community increases rapidly for four years before peaking at ten times the level of initial endemic incidence in year five , and then dropping sharply to the previous endemic level during years six and seven ( see Figure 3.2 ) . |
| 23 | Because of the difficulties of investigating a complaint too long after the event , we will not consider any complaint unless notified to us in writing within that time . |
| 24 | It sounds like you may benefit from looking at some time management strategies for coping more effectively at work , and also looking at how you could be more assertive in order to limit the demands colleagues make on you . |
| 25 | Translating aims into specific objectives can assist in removing the confusions that can arise between intentions and practice , but beyond this the case for objectives is less certain ; in fact , it has been one of the most hotly debated innovations in teaching for some time . |
| 26 | The data from the recession may not be useful in managing in normal times but on the other hand may help in managing the next recession . |
| 27 | Many schools still have a remedial department or are visited by peripatetic remedial teachers who withdraw children for extra tuition in reading with little time for consultation with school staff . |
| 28 | Whether they converted many outside of the city of Rochester is not known or whether a Saxon church stood in Halling at this time . |
| 29 | If there are likely to be any problems in complying with these time limits the court can be asked for an extension ( FPCR , r14(2) ( b ) and 14(6) ; FPR , r4.14(2) ( b ) and 4.14(4) ) . |
| 30 | As well as placing a strong emphasis on singing throughout this time , the Music Department also offers all pupils structured tuition on percussion and recorder , as well as an introduction to keyboard and guitar , and encourages the development of their creative abilities through practical group projects using material related to classroom topics . |