Example sentences of "able [to-vb] [det] time [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I regret it , but if I look coldly at our lifestyle , we would n't be able to invest enough time in bringing a child up properly . |
| 2 | Preferably an ex 39 Squadron member or any ex-RAF personnel who might feel able to dedicate some time to assisting the Group 's efforts at North Weald . |
| 3 | The programme is time-tabled over three years , with the option of an accelerated 2-year programme for those who are able to devote more time to their studies . |
| 4 | She has in recent years been able to devote more time to dressmaking and tailoring — arts which she has perfected to professional standards . |
| 5 | But however enjoyable , reading about islands is nowhere near as rewarding as visiting them , and I consider myself fortunate in having been able to spend some time on the north Atlantic islands of Iceland , the Faroe Islands and that most remote of the British islands , St Kilda . |
| 6 | I 'd like to be able to spend some time in Japan , which I find very beautiful and relaxing . ’ |
| 7 | John Rockafella could use it to count his millions , and Jack Reagan would be able to spend less time on his paperwork and more time smashing villains into a pulp . |
| 8 | Without good stance , harness use and upwind ability , you will never be able to spend enough time in the water before tiring . |
| 9 | I know that one of his reasons for leaving is that he genuinely wants to be able to spend more time with his family . |
| 10 | Peter Walker , the Secretary of State for Wales , confirmed on March 4 that he intended to leave the government at a future point in order to be able to spend more time with his family ; it was subsequently announced on March 14 that he would be succeeded in late May by David Hunt , currently Minister for Local Government and Inner Cities , who would enter the Cabinet for the first time . |
| 11 | If they had been able to take more time over preparation of their findings and reasons the difficulties this court has faced on this appeal might not have arisen . |