Example sentences of "give [pn reflx] time [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Do n't give yourself time to think … to think about Tyler ! ’ |
| 2 | They can give themselves time to reflect and to simplify . |
| 3 | By checking ourselves a moment before taking action , we give ourselves time to use our reasoning powers in investigating the most efficient and appropriate way of performing such an action . |
| 4 | Give yourself time to settle down with a new program before you draw the conclusion that it is so buggy as to be unusable . |
| 5 | Give yourself time to savour its unmistakably smooth , rich taste and texture . |
| 6 | Give yourself time to look around . |
| 7 | In all cases , give yourself time to work into the faster tempo by running the first one comfortably and then gradually applying the pressure . |
| 8 | But give yourself time to gain an accurate picture … ’ |
| 9 | Give yourself time to adjust . |
| 10 | The most important thing is to stay calm , give yourself time to think and ask for clarification if necessary . |
| 11 | ( ‘ Give yourself time to reconnoitre the Subject 's area and known haunts . ’ ) |
| 12 | Like everyone else they should eat well , be active and give themselves time to rest and relax . |
| 13 | It was carried out on the orders of Salim Al-Makesh to give himself time to flee the terrorist base before Delta destroyed it . ’ |
| 14 | Parkin made a long sigh to give himself time to think . |
| 15 | It seemed sensible to give herself time to readjust after she got back . |
| 16 | Dot walked down the road slowly to give herself time to think what to say . |
| 17 | To give herself time to think , she dribbled some sea water onto the hare from a half-pot , lifted thankfully from the clachan rubbish heaps ; and looked at it and round the hut afresh . |
| 18 | More to give herself time to think than because she wished to know , she said to Constance , ‘ Perhaps you had better tell me right from the beginning , Constance . ’ |
| 19 | Hari raked the coals beneath the kettle on the fire , more , Emily imagined , to give herself time to think than for any other reason . |
| 20 | ‘ That sounds a lovely idea , ’ she found she had answered before she had given herself time to think further . |
| 21 | Delia Sutherland regloved , giving herself time to consider her unexpected anger towards Grimwood . |
| 22 | Five minutes later , without giving herself time to think , be disappointed that she probably would n't see him again after today , she ran lightly down the stairs and out through the front door . |
| 23 | The little curl of warmth in her stomach spread outwards and upwards , and , without giving herself time to think , she released the handbrake and followed his soft directions . |
| 24 | Without giving herself time to think , Isabel called out Guy 's name , and began running after him . |
| 25 | Furthermore , it became clear that a number of the parties would be arriving some time before the three days set aside for the conference , thus giving themselves time to prepare their ground and gauge the mood of fellow guests , though their exact arrival dates were , again , uncertain . |
| 26 | ‘ Do n't you recall impressing upon me the importance of giving myself time to make sure — ’ |
| 27 | He gave himself time to think , and to argue with his friends . |
| 28 | She gave herself time to regain her self-control and when she spoke again her manner was more composed . |
| 29 | The question slipped out before I gave myself time to consider the wisdom of it . |