Example sentences of "could [vb infin] [adj] time [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A touch of restraint on his horse 's reins to reduce its gallop and an extravagant sign of the cross were the best amends he could make this time for his inability to comply . |
| 2 | She could spend more time by the pool , thanks , perhaps , to a long-forgotten act of collaboration with the Nazis . |
| 3 | The parents were glad of a helping hand so them could have some time to themselves . |
| 4 | Jason Donovan was also eleven , at school in Melbourne and also launching his acting career in Skyways , which he found exciting because it meant he could take some time off school . |
| 5 | Yes , we 'll note it , erm , , the fatality w when they are incoming , it could happen any time after six months , after twelve months , . |
| 6 | Well that one was the most restrictive because that you had to go , you could go any time between was it eight and eleven in the morning , but you could only come back either something like quarter to five , quarter to , no quarter to six was it ? |
| 7 | Fourteen days would seem to be a more reasonable period though the landlord may be concerned that this could leave little time for it to make a considered response where the notice is subject to a time restriction . |
| 8 | Unfortunately there are sacrifices to be made , it could mean less time with loved ones or a more pressurised lifestyle , but if that 's what you want now is the time to reach out and take it . |
| 9 | Currently a ‘ non-executive director for hire ’ , he gave up his partnership at Arthur Young in 1987 so that he could devote adequate time to his role as chairman of the Eurogroup for Animal Welfare . |
| 10 | As well , Faye had asked earlier if they could devote some time to foot care , which both knew was very important . |