Example sentences of "[noun] [prep] the short time [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And that , in spite of the short time we have known each other , would not be true … ’ |
| 2 | Julia , who had come to understand a little of Allegra Wallington 's character in the short time they had spent together , was as anxious as David to prevent that happening . |
| 3 | One thing she 'd learned from Ace in the short time they 'd been together was to be quick on her feet . |
| 4 | I sometimes cycled to Bude Grammar School for the short time I was there . |
| 5 | Two of them ( the men , I mean ) became quite fond of John during the short time he was with them , and expressed much regret at his leaving , begging him to come again and to bring his gin , meaning his wife , with him . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ I am sure one of them attached this little blighter to your TV set in the short time you were showing me in . |