Example sentences of "[v-ing] they [art] [adj] time " in BNC.
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1 | He began gathering the books together , handling them with exaggerated care and opening them a second time to gaze at Melissa 's signature . |
2 | Well in the Midland Bank and they were wearing them the last time you were there . |
3 | Let herself go a bit — ye get that with women whose men are giving them a hard time , and who hav'na found a way of getting their retaliation in first . ’ |
4 | The Doctor had wanted to run straight back into danger , as was his wont , but she had persuaded him that on this occasion at least , some forethought and preparation would be a better idea than just leaving everything to chance and inspiration , particularly as the former seemed hell bent on giving them a hard time of things . |
5 | Is she giving them a hard time ? |
6 | Giving them a hard time down there . |
7 | Is she giving them a hard time ? |
8 | Giving them a hard time down there . |
9 | ‘ That lumbar puncture seems to be taking them a long time . ’ |