Example sentences of "they [modal v] [verb] a [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | They may need a little time to think about it , but they 'll try most things once . |
| 2 | Well I think it is They ought to last a fair time they I mean it 's not gon na be abused really is it at those windows ? |
| 3 | They should last a long time , and can be stripped down and boiled to clean them . |
| 4 | The centre core gives ‘ durability ’ — they 'll last a long time and the overwrap improves the ‘ playability ’ or feel or response to the ball . |
| 5 | If they suss out that you 're a fanatical prospector they 'll have a great time winding you up and sending you off on a series of wild goose chases . |
| 6 | Some officials have spoken of getting NATO to spread its wings , though they might have a hard time persuading the Canadians and Europeans of that . |
| 7 | They 'd have a hard time proving that , I think , if they were interested in proof ; which I 'm not sure they are . |
| 8 | They 'd take a long time to dry would n't they , then , on the sticks and that |
| 9 | " Some people go to work and they 're longing for the job to be finished so they can have a good time . |