Example sentences of "[to-vb] [pron] [noun sg] [prep] a time " in BNC.

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1 Drawing on an earlier record of municipal activity and labour representation , it was able to consolidate its position at a time of hope for a new future by an active fusion of Labour Party , trade union and cooperative effort .
2 He was diffident — unlike Ernest who was good at all games — and preoccupied with his country pursuits , but they found him companionable ; himself capable of long hours of solitude , he could always find acquaintances ready to share his company for a time ; but only a few dedicated companions shared his exacting singleminded concentration on these occupations .
3 Are the Government trying to ruin our industry at a time when 18 per cent .
4 And enables you to move your skillbase over a time as well .
5 Diplomats in Bangkok say the movement is attempting to boost its credibility at a time when the US Congress is debating policy on Cambodia .
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