Example sentences of "[prep] a time [verb] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Only after a time did I force my attention to the other problem — Gharr 's demand for the phetam in return for Mala . |
| 2 | It took me a devil of a time to find it I can tell you . |
| 3 | ‘ It 's like a time bomb you carry round with you , ’ Arty said , ‘ and the alarm might n't go off for twenty-five years . ’ |
| 4 | Kite was six under par when he inflicted on Clark the worst defeat in Ryder Cup singles history and in the process handed his side the initiative which for a time seemed it would n't relinquish . |
| 5 | Throughout her reign , and particularly in its first decade or so , noble factions and the struggles between them did much to restrict her freedom of action : in 1772–73 the conflict at court between the rival Panin and Orlov parties for a time deprived her almost completely of any such freedom . |
| 6 | It is quieter here , and we hold the shot for a time to allow it to make its impact … |
| 7 | Whenever I motor past , I imagine what a joy it must have been once upon a time to see him in action around the commons and village greens , stroking that famous beard and then scattering the pony and traps with his magnificent blows . |
| 8 | But even to themselves they pretended that all was well , for the food was good , they were protected , they had nothing to fear but the one fear ; and that struck here and there , never enough at a time to drive them away . |
| 9 | You can be sure of a great deal at Radio Rentals … and a promise of Total Service at a time to suit you . |
| 10 | Your consultant will be happy to contact you and arrange an appointment at a time to suit you . |
| 11 | At a time to suit you — a personal tour of Craigendarroch 's exclusive holiday lodges . |