Example sentences of "[prep] [noun] [vb pp] at [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | But in the absence of an increase in the speed of mechanization in the early seventies , the peak rates of accumulation achieved at that time generated peak intensities of demand for labour . |
| 2 | From a trade catalogue issued by Turner of Farringdon Street , London , in 1838 we get an overview of the types of coffin used at that time : thirty-three are described , of which fourteen styles were for children 's coffins only . |
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| 4 | She still keeps in touch with friends made at that time and sends a copy of the Glenpatrick News to the retired Chief Industrial Engineer , Mr Wyffles . |
| 5 | If he does not , he has in effect accepted at one time the proposition ( the matter put upon the mat ) ‘ Telling even a minor lie to advance one 's career is always wrong , even though it harms no one ’ and at another time ‘ Telling a minor lie , which harms no one , in order to advance one 's career is not always wrong ’ . |
| 6 | None of this alters the fact that it is possible to use these adjectives with a tense value distinctively different from that of the preceding verb ; see ( 51 ) and the contrast in ( 52 ) : ( 51 ) we all know Cerrutty to have been fortunate ( 52 ) ( a ) in the test my men showed themselves alert ( b ) in the test my men showed themselves to have been alert In ( 52 ) , ( a ) would naturally be suitable when the men respond promptly during the test , and ( b ) when , for instance , they had been alert in paying attention to instructions given at some time before the test . |
| 7 | The 1987 Act is therefore partly a response to lessons learnt at that time . |
| 8 | 7.6.5 If upon the expiry of a period of [ 3 ] years commencing on the date of the damage or destruction the Premises and the Retained Parts have not been rebuilt or reinstated so that the Premises are fit for the Tenant 's occupation and use either party may by notice served at any time within [ 6 ] months of the expiry of such period invoke the provisions of clause 7.6.6 |