Example sentences of "[noun sg] [verb] an [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | The quantitative details of classical electromagnetism yield an estimated time of about 10 -8 seconds for this collapse to occur . |
| 2 | ON paper , at least , the depth of a recession seems an inopportune time to seek sponsors for a three-year programme to boost career opportunities for young Welsh speakers and help employers recruit more effectively . |
| 3 | The glass lift took an interminable time arriving and as they descended , Nicholas felt as exposed as Saint Sebastian . |
| 4 | The final whistle brought an anxious time while the players waited for their rivals ' results . |
| 5 | ( I 'm sure the Ancient Mariner had an easier time . ) |
| 6 | ‘ Team spirit reached an all time low on this one , but at least we did n't come to blows , ’ added Chris . |
| 7 | And the model incorporates an adjustable time lag in the volcanic and solar influences to allow for the time it takes the temperature of the atmosphere and oceans to respond to outside influences . |
| 8 | All in all , the winner of the Periodical Publishers Association Consumer Magazine of the Year Award had an anxious time , along with everyone else , in the first 11 months of the year , which is as far as we go . |