Example sentences of "time [coord] effort " in BNC.

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1 And there are few effects which require more time or effort to achieve .
2 For example , Robertson ( 1976 ) used real road distance and estimated population for 5 km squares in Argyll to test an algorithm in which services search over the population surface until locations are found which minimize the cost , time or effort involved in people travelling to these services .
3 We want to help , as long as it does n't take too much time or effort , or make us too obsessive and puritanical .
4 The shape of the legs was formed to make sure that each face that had a rail joint was at right angles to the rail which reduces the time and effort needed for angled joints .
5 It takes time and effort for her to do this : constantly tapping her nose on the typewriter is exhausting , but then so is making her noises understood .
6 The expectations of the two parties may be very different , as may be the amount of time and effort they each put into the deal .
7 Gerard Kierans comments : ‘ Even a simple tip can save time and effort .
8 Of course , while the wider range of lenders and mortgage products mean that borrowers can end up with a better deal than in the past , it also means spending more time and effort choosing the best mortgage for your particular circumstances .
9 Pasta is quick to prepare , and provides a substantial , tasty meal without too much time and effort .
10 Time and effort must be taken to break its dependency on the other dog and increase its attachment towards the owner ; short walks without the other dog , short periods of being left at home by itself , perhaps feeding them in separate areas .
11 It takes time and effort which might usefully be spent doing something else .
12 In a society where we spend so much money , time and effort in trying to attain immortality , by constantly eradicating the diseases from which a human being can die , it may be said that we find it more and more difficult to face mortality either in ourselves or in those close to us .
13 I always notice what people are wearing , I think it 's fascinating ; I 'm good at appreciating what kind of look someone has aimed for , especially when it 's obvious she 's put a lot of time and effort into it .
14 His older colleague , a veteran IBM-er , notes that the store 's big challenge will be to provide enough information to the inexperienced buyer without expending too much time and effort .
15 There was evidence of the need for training and of the benefits derived from training in terms of improvement in time and effort expended on tasks .
16 As will be seen in the section on training , 95% of those who have been on an ATB course saw ‘ less time and effort ’ as one of the main benefits to themselves .
17 Similarly , with the various aspects of stock work , careful and skilful handling not only reduced the time and effort of the person involved but also the stress to the stock .
18 In addition , individual farmers benefited from a reduction in time and effort in carrying out farm tasks , from greater job satisfaction and greater confidence in their own abilities .
19 Everyone involved at this period put in time and effort far beyond what might have been predicted .
20 The talent he has encouraged and given much time and effort to , includes the 1986 Club Champion , 20-year-old Simon Barrington who was twice Junior Champion ; Michael Orris , the Joint Course record holder and County Alliance player ; Guy Phillips , still 17 , the Junior Champion and Captain ( handicap 5 ) and who whilst competing in the Daily Express Ford qualifying round at Royal Mid-Surrey in 1986 played to level par and went on to play in the finals in Spain ) ; Henry Bareham , also handicap 5 , who played for English Schools and Graham Booth , the Thames Valley League Junior Champion .
21 Large intelligence organisations are very hierarchically structured , affording plenty of opportunity for individual empire-building and internecine jealousies , all of which waste an enormous amount of time and effort , sow the seeds of discontent and distrust and frequently obscure and distort the important issues .
22 One person may wish to dedicate more of his time to other pursuits and therefore accept the authority of a reasonably just and competent government over a whole range of issues regarding which another may prefer to decide for himself , and be willing to invest the time and effort it takes to enable himself to decide wisely .
23 Since then , despite the odd hiccough , I have continued to give my time and effort to the Trust .
24 Banks , Harris and Sinclair were probably elected because of their trade-union connections , but precisely because of these existing responsibilities , the first two could not devote much time and effort to what appeared to be a marginal group making little impact .
25 Press conferences At the national level , press conferences can often prove to be a waste of time and effort .
26 You can save time and effort by using a British agent to book for you .
27 It has saved much time and effort in the long run .
28 It is therefore prudent for a newcomer to spend considerable time and effort acquiring the skills before taking the plunge by buying a farm .
29 Clear identification of the precise objectives of each test and the thoughtful planning of every individual test can achieve major economies in time and effort .
30 It is suggested that the specific objectives of any given test be clearly identified before the test is started , since only if the objectives are clearly defined can the test be carried out most efficiently and with the greatest economy of time and effort .
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