Example sentences of "a reasonable [noun] of time " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the Apple/Microsoft system can be made to work on both PCs and Macintoshes and is actually delivered within a reasonable space of time then it may become a second standard . |
| 2 | Well I would say that erm , in my time , er when they became unemployed , most of them could pick up a job pretty easy because I was speaking about from nineteen forty eight onwards , and of course er it was shortly after a war , there was plenty of work , and therefore most of them could pick up a job in a reasonable space of time and they would n't be idle too long . |
| 3 | In order to observe a primordial black hole one would have to detect several gamma ray quanta coming from the same direction within a reasonable space of time , such as a week . |
| 4 | The Court ruled that the French government had not examined his requests for compensation " within a reasonable space of time " . |
| 5 | Normally we need to look at large numbers of objects ( tens , or perhaps hundreds ) : the analytical technique must therefore give results in a reasonable amount of time per sample and cope with large numbers of objects . |
| 6 | If parents are to be given a reasonable amount of time to talk with the teacher and some choice in the timing of the appointment then it may be best to spread the event over two days . |
| 7 | The crucial thing to make it last a reasonable amount of time is to use the length of your premises to the best advantage and have them going to one end and then back , otherwise they may finish surprisingly quickly . |
| 8 | The right to notice extends also to giving the individual a reasonable amount of time in which to prepare his case . |
| 9 | Schools who had the interest and expertise should be encouraged to make a reasonable investment of time in teaching such units in place of separate optional topics . ' |
| 10 | If after a reasonable period of time has elapsed , the Insurer having examined all evidence available , has no reason to suppose other than an accident has occurred , the disappearance of an Insured Person shall be considered as constituting a claim under this policy . |
| 11 | The latter accepts shelf-life [ i.e. that books will be available in the same place for a reasonable period of time ] as part of the process , the librarian-disposer wants quick clearance . |
| 12 | You have a reasonable period of time to decide whether or not to give up your job , but it is not easy to forecast what will be regarded as ‘ reasonable ’ . |
| 13 | Emphasizing the failure of the courts to resolve civil disputes within a reasonable period of time , Kidder argues that the fault lay with the structure of typical disputes in India . |
| 14 | 14.2 Should the Proprietor be unable or unwilling to produce a sequel work within a reasonable period of time the Publisher shall be at liberty to commission a sequel from a third party . |
| 15 | After a reasonable period of time ( for example , two years ) there should be a review of the position to determine whether the mobility clause needs to be retained in the contract of employment if it was found that the need for mobility was being met by a sufficiently large group of staff willing to be mobile . |
| 16 | They must prove to Thadeus that they 're here to destroy what he hates , and they 've got to do this in a reasonable period of time . |
| 17 | However , the importance of the semantic analyser relative to the other modules constitutes a narrower issue and one that can be investigated in a reasonable period of time . |
| 18 | The retention of such money by the landlord after a reasonable period of time is not unfair . |
| 19 | I agree what Rita asked for which was that it should all be archived in a central divisional higher , and I am taking it that they I think that the way we generally go about it that when we do n't get an enquiry erm , or when we do n't get a commission we keep a copy of it with the documents for a reasonable period of time . |
| 20 | In relation to the timetable of events included in the agreement , time will not be of the essence but ( in accordance with the general law ) may be made so through the service of notice providing a reasonable extension of time . |
| 21 | Clause 10.1 permits cancellation ( by either party ) after a reasonable extension of time where one party or the other can not complete the contract through circumstances outside that party 's control . |
| 22 | Following notification by the Seller to the Purchaser of such cause , the Seller shall be allowed a reasonable extension of time for the performance of its obligations . |
| 23 | Some people probably think I take too long to decide such matters , but I can demonstrate to them that sometimes by giving people a reasonable length of time to adjust they come through with flying colours . |
| 24 | This would not be too great a bother if morels could be collected in the wild for a reasonable length of time each year , but the fruiting bodies of the morel make only a brief appearance , sometime between March and May . |
| 25 | Not so , says Mr Crust : ‘ Even in this environment , if your house is alight you want a fireman there and you want him there in a reasonable length of time . ’ |
| 26 | These visits are generally about one week long which gives the employee and spouse a reasonable length of time to find accommodation and get a feel for the country . |
| 27 | Buying a floorcovering is a major investment , so naturally you 'll want it to last for a reasonable length of time . |
| 28 | After they have had a reasonable length of time to browse , the folder is taken back and they are asked a series of questions about the ads . |
| 29 | If the seller does agree to convey them , he must do so within a reasonable length of time , section 29(3) . |
| 30 | If the buyer retains the goods for more than a reasonable length of time without informing the seller that he rejects them . |