Example sentences of "gave [pron] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | My own ‘ anthropological history ’ in this liminoid phase became extended over eight years , until 1974 , and not only gave me time to reflect on many of the controls we were required to impose , but also to consider the nature of the social harm these unworldly folk devils and ‘ drug fiends ’ were actually causing ; for established society has never really known how to handle the unworldly easily . |
| 2 | The long weekend also gave me time to myself to rest and ponder on all that had gone and was to come . |
| 3 | After playing this there was what amounted to a short interval , which gave me time to talk to one or two people . |
| 4 | That gave me time . |
| 5 | We left for Salonika on 17 July , arrived next morning , and stayed two days , which gave me time to explore the older part of the town . |
| 6 | No satisfactory answer to this problem was forthcoming meantime , but at least the situation gave them time for the main Scots foot army to come up . |
| 7 | This gave warning to the outside interests and to members and gave them time to gather their thoughts and explain their views before the first reading , which was purely formal but provided for the printing of the bill . |
| 8 | I was so relieved that I even gave them time to finish their ice creams . |
| 9 | ‘ No , I stayed hidden and gave them time to get away . |
| 10 | All these workers gave their time and labour freely , their efforts being supported by other citizens who hauled stone and earth at every available opportunity . |
| 11 | He joined the Puffin Bookshop in the summer of 1985 and quickly established himself as someone with a deep interest in books for children , especially for the very young , and won the hearts of customers , fellow members of staff and publishers visiting the shop , not to mention the many authors and illustrators who gave their time freely for the events and signings at the bookshop . |
| 12 | Essential elements of the course were contributed by representatives from the services , who patiently and generously gave their time and expertise for the students to learn about their services — their structures , processes and procedures — and , above all , about the language and communicative strategies used in them . |
| 13 | Since consultants gave their time free they were more available in more wealthy urban areas which could support the private practices that provided their income . |
| 14 | Both Societies would like to express their thanks to the many people who loaned exhibits or gave their time helping to organise the events and providing refreshments . |
| 15 | WWF thanks all those who gave their time or financial support to this event , in particular the Ball Committee and the WWF Supporters Group members who worked so hard . |
| 16 | First of all , of course , the Pillar of our Society Molly Braithwaite and her devoted team who gave their time , endless endeavours for it to take root . |
| 17 | HUNDREDS of children enjoyed a sunny day out by the sea yesterday , thanks to the kindness of 300 drivers who gave their time to transport the youngsters . |
| 18 | So I gave her time . |
| 19 | Her arms ached , but it gave her time to turn over in her head the encounter which had marked the day , and decide whether she wanted to share it with Marlin or not . |
| 20 | She was thankful for that , because it gave her time to think carefully about the extraordinary situation which had so unexpectedly arisen . |
| 21 | Honor found herself pressed to take the only available chair , grateful for the cool liquid which quenched her thirst and gave her time to regain at least some of her self-possession . |
| 22 | Simon was merciful , he told her himself and he gave her time . |
| 23 | That gave her time to go for a quick wash . |
| 24 | Not that she intended accepting any favours from him , but she knew he was booked in for two nights , which gave her time to return his hospitality if she could not manipulate tonight into a Dutch treat . |
| 25 | Thankfully the arrival of the waiter with their main course gave her time to treat his unwarranted reaction with the disdain it deserved . |
| 26 | They gave her time to hide and threw dice to decide the order in which they should go after her , a five-minute interval between each departure . |
| 27 | Caro turned on the hairdryer and saved her answer for a couple of minutes , which gave her time to make it tactful . |
| 28 | Three months gave her time to give notice on her present job , and , with luck , have funds released from her grandfather 's estate , the mortgage secured , and , hopefully , the sale of the flat completed . |
| 29 | Although he was still charged with assault , the trial was not for two months , which gave her time to wait and discuss it with Charles once he was completely recovered . |
| 30 | Re-stowing the rest of the sails gave him time to get the details straight in his head . |