Example sentences of "be [vb pp] [indef pn] [prep] time " in BNC.

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1 But the class needs to be allowed plenty of time to formulate a reply .
2 Fraser 's had two thousand pounds in cash and been allowed lots of time by the airforce , and the army gave him a radio used in the Falklands — the rest he 's done himself with a mortgage
3 Lancashire were given plenty of time to reflect on a day of missed opportunities today , after heavy overnight rain delayed the start .
4 Cheshire were left plenty of time to pursue a victory target of 174 , and even an 18-minute rain stoppage just prior to the start of the final hour failed to unduly affect them .
5 Standing 16.3hh , Ambassador was given plenty of time to mature , only beginning his competitive career at the start of the current season , and testimony to his brilliance is the fact that he is only a couple of points away from being Advanced .
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