Example sentences of "[adj] [noun pl] [det] time " in BNC.

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1 But if the interest has returned , it is for different reasons this time .
2 Basil trotted past on muddy paws some time later .
3 Sole , of course , came to the attention of leading English players some time before he won his first cap against France ( an 18-17 win ) at Murrayfield in January 1986 .
4 There could be no old ladies this time .
5 I had to read most of these shimmering sentences several times before their meaning began to settle ; and many , I have to say , never settled at all .
6 The basic pattern was always the same , but Bridget liked to make minute adjustments each time she reviewed it .
7 There are very limited changes this time around to the Frontera range .
8 There was no need to register in separate rooms this time .
9 I have made similar journeys many times , with Anita : left London at four a.m. , arrived in Glasgow by midday .
10 We are very pleased to say our newsletter team has had two extra members this time .
11 And I was looking for real ones this time .
12 It has taken present-day governments some time to understand that a universal benefit is a bulwark against the disincentive effects of a largely means-tested system , and that , given that the benefit is paid irrespective of whether the household head is in or out of work but is nevertheless deducted from supplementary benefit , it helps maintain a difference between income in paid work and income on the dole .
13 I must say Oliver ordered some pretty filthy wines those times I went out with him .
14 During four longterm admissions each time the trend towards normal growth could be restored ( Fig 2 ) .
15 Neither side had the strength to gain the mastery and the Blighted Isle where the Sword of Khaine still rested changed hands several times .
16 An old gentleman enters , in a traditional blue and black costume , with knee-length white boots many times repainted .
17 The little ones this time
18 Hunting Plc has turned in net profits for the year to December 31 up 171.7% at £16.3m , after £200,000 exceptional gains this time and £11.4m charges relating to the company 's withdrawal from certain activities and related goodwill writedown last time , on turnover that rose 8% to £809.8m .
19 Maddox Group Plc has reported net profits of £1m for the year to December 31 against losses of £982,000 last time , after £491,000 exceptional gains this time due to the disposal of Seacoast Electric Co Inc and Cables and Flexibles Ltd , and £110,000 exceptional losses and £640,000 extraordinary losses last time , on turnover that rose 10,739% to £24.2m .
20 And it will take private investors some time to get used to it .
21 ‘ Your free and easy ways were all very well when you were a little girl — though Daddy did spank you , if you remember , for letting the sweep try on his medals , and you got some terrible bruises that time you rescued the kitten from those rough boys .
22 Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp has reported fourth quarter net profits up 37.4% at $5.5m , after $326,000 extraordinary credits this time and $393,000 last time , on turnover up 19.8% at $47m ; net profit for the year to December 25 was down 29.4% at $7.6m , after $709,000 extraordinary credits this time and $1.3m last time , on turnover up 2.6% to $7.6m .
23 Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp has reported fourth quarter net profits up 37.4% at $5.5m , after $326,000 extraordinary credits this time and $393,000 last time , on turnover up 19.8% at $47m ; net profit for the year to December 25 was down 29.4% at $7.6m , after $709,000 extraordinary credits this time and $1.3m last time , on turnover up 2.6% to $7.6m .
24 Jack Henry & Associates Inc saw third quarter net up 29.6% at $1.3m , after $25,000 gains from discontinued operations this time and $28,000 gains last time , on turnover up 24.1% at $6.7m ; net profit for the nine months was up 63.9% at $4.7m , after $74,000 gains from discontinued operations and $886,000 extraordinary credits this time , on turnover that rose 36.7% to $23.1m .
25 Perfectdata Corp has reported third quarter net profits down 40.4% at $102,000 , after $35,000 extraordinary credits this time and $53,000 last time , on turnover down 0.5% at $1.9m ; net profit for the nine months was down 26.1% at $342,000 , after $117,000 extraordinary credits this time and $150,000 last time , on turnover that rose 2.1% to $5.7m .
26 Perfectdata Corp has reported third quarter net profits down 40.4% at $102,000 , after $35,000 extraordinary credits this time and $53,000 last time , on turnover down 0.5% at $1.9m ; net profit for the nine months was down 26.1% at $342,000 , after $117,000 extraordinary credits this time and $150,000 last time , on turnover that rose 2.1% to $5.7m .
27 Everyone binges on food from time to time , particularly at Christmas and holiday periods , but you will find that once aerobic walking becomes an enjoyable habit , it will be easy to walk away those excess pounds any time you need to .
28 If you have players who are obsessed with mapping detail , they will have a very tough time inside the Castle , but in describing the outside of it , when their characters seem to see slight differences each time they look at the buildings , add the disorientating detail that the characters can not remember exactly what the Castle looked like at any time prior to the present moment .
29 LDDS Communications Inc saw fourth quarter net losses of $47.8m against profits of $11.7m last time , after $87.1m pre-tax non-recurring charges and $5.8m extraordinary charges this time , on turnover up 20.3% at $213.4m ; net losses for the year to December 31 stood at $8.1m against profits of $36.8m last time , on sales up 29.6% to $800.8m .
30 He says that they get quite a few injured badgers this time of year .
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