Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb base] [art] [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 31 | The box and pyrotechnics take a long time to set up , so we ca n't rehearse and have to hope it will be all right on the night . |
| 32 | The climatic extremes of the far north mean that forests take a long time to regenerate . |
| 33 | Vegetarians have a hard time as the staple diet is meat and dumplings and fresh vegetables are difficult to find . |
| 34 | The filming in the tropics was ‘ just nerve-racking ’ , prompting Dustin to say that ‘ all pictures are hard work , although some actors have an easier time than others . |
| 35 | Men and women need a peaceful time to be still and know the presence of God . |
| 36 | ‘ Women have a harder time than men . |
| 37 | For example , the sanctions against non-members have played an important part in sustaining trade unions through difficult conflicts with employers : ‘ scab ’ labourers and strike-breakers have a hard time . |
| 38 | Children of all ages have a marvellous time . |
| 39 | Hard disks last a long time but they do n't last for ever . |
| 40 | EMPLOYERS gain almost two hours a week on average from early-bird employees , and only 30 per cent of employees contribute no extra time at all , according to a report by the mobile communications group Phonepoint . |
| 41 | As you now from your own experience , such events take a long time to plan , and the hope is that it will all come together on the day ! |