Example sentences of "[was/were] [adv] the first time [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This was their sixth successive League victory , and though it was only the first time they have scored three goals in a game this season , everyone at Highbury knows it could have been seven . |
| 2 | Though Jan was not initially aware of it , this was not the first time they 'd been cast together . |
| 3 | It was not the first time they had been told this . |
| 4 | It was not the first time they had played this mischievous game with each other , on stage . |
| 5 | It was not the first time he had seen such symptoms . |
| 6 | It was not the first time he had come home covered in blood . |
| 7 | It was not the first time he had been the recipient of an undiplomatic reference to the absence of colonial genes in Alexei 's physique , manner and appearance . |
| 8 | This was not the first time I had noticed the old enmity of the Norwegians for the Germans . |
| 9 | This was not the first time I had dabbled in adultery . |
| 10 | It was not the first time I had seen " my " insects . |
| 11 | This was not the first time I had come across the concept of ‘ Quality ’ as meant in this context . |
| 12 | I think that erm the actual position er assured was that industry gave us a quotation in erm April nineteen ninety two which actually was somewhat higher than we 'd anticipated , but I 'm not sure that industry reyu viewed it as an increase because it was probably the first time they had formally quoted a price . |
| 13 | It was probably the first time he had been asked for such a drink , despite his long years of service . |
| 14 | Then I should think you came up here , and that was probably the first time you realised what had happened . |
| 15 | It was also the first time he had driven with navigator John Anthony , a retired fire officer from South Nutfield . |
| 16 | It was n't the first time she 'd heard that kind of comment . |
| 17 | It was n't the first time he 'd thought that , but this time he was sure . |
| 18 | It was n't the first time he 'd had this nightmare ; it was happening more often nowadays . |
| 19 | This was n't the first time it had got me into trouble , but I intended to make damn sure it was the last . |
| 20 | Magill was n't the first time I 've given my Little All for my job , but that ca n't mean I can only get it right when … |
| 21 | It was almost the first time he had sounded civil . |
| 22 | … and it was definitely the first time she 'd become aware of one person in that audience , one watching pair of eyes … |