Example sentences of "and [vb past] much time " in BNC.

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1 Its owner , Antonio Greppi , had social aspirations and spent much time and more money creating a fine façade and rooms so luxurious , and so dedicated to rich parties , that the city nobles came in droves .
2 He bought a white 1964 Rover 2.6 Litre and spent much time speeding between Morrissey 's Kensington pad Manchester .
3 He had had a good idea for a story the previous lesson and spent much time preparing a detailed picture to start it off .
4 He continued his serious studies , and spent much time visiting the sick as usual .
5 He excused himself from diplomatic assignments on the grounds of ( often genuine ) ill health and the poverty of his bishopric , and spent much time improving episcopal residences , especially at Halling and Trottiscliffe .
6 As well as dedication to movement , Beryl had great concern for people and spent much time helping with problems large or small .
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