Example sentences of "[noun sg] for the time [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Eastern winds have brought what had been fair sport back to a normal level for the time of year . |
| 2 | RUSHIE IN GEAR FOR THE TIME OF HIS LIFE |
| 3 | It seemed surprisingly hot in the carriage for the time of year . |
| 4 | Lack of rigorous endoscopic criteria defining variceal haemorrhage such as those described by Buset et al , lack of standardisation for the time of entry , non-uniform management of the variceal haemorrhage during the whole study period , analysis of either the first or the recurrent episodes of haemorrhage and differences in patient sampling or variables recorded may all have a part in explaining the contradictions among some of the studies published on this matter . |
| 5 | ‘ As the queen-dowager , my cousin and dear friend , gave you into my keeping for the time of your sojourn here — then , dear child , if you promise to have a care for your own safety , to give no offence and behave discreetly , you shall have my permission . ’ |
| 6 | A man on the other side of the road raised his hat to a passing lady and distinctly said , ‘ Grand day for the time of the year ’ , after which the boy fell down . |
| 7 | Landlord Bill Long , who has since moved to another pub , gave evidence in support of the defendant , verifying that he had been within his sight for the time in question , except for a brief spell when he was collecting glasses . |
| 8 | Father Anstruther , the former vicar who lived rather too near , was to do duty for the time of Mark 's absence — not an entirely satisfactory arrangement but the best that could be made . |
| 9 | On top of that you 've got no alibi for the time of the murders . ’ |
| 10 | ‘ Lovely weather for the time of year , eh ? ’ he said , disregarding the fact that it was depressingly grey and damp . |