Example sentences of "time and [noun sg] [vb pp] [prep] [pron] " in BNC.

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1 But rather that the time and thought put into it had somehow polluted me .
2 It did not , however , wipe out the waste of time and effort caused by her foolish decision to lie .
3 The time and effort demanded of them may put a strain on their relationship with a partner , who may have been looking forward to the years when they could be alone again as a couple .
4 When I first began the work that I am doing now , I decided to keep an open mind about the topic ; but , as time has progressed , I have been able to record details of fact , time and place given to me by my patients which have later been checked and confirmed and found to be wholly accurate .
5 Every teacher who makes excessive sacrifices in the time and attention needed for his own personal growth to the demands of the organisation within which he works or to its students is ultimately denying to that organisation and those students the very knowledge , understanding and skill which it is his professional responsibility to offer .
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