Example sentences of "[was/were] [not/n't] [art] [adj] time [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Though Jan was not initially aware of it , this was not the first time they 'd been cast together . |
| 2 | It was not the first time they had been told this . |
| 3 | It was not the first time they had played this mischievous game with each other , on stage . |
| 4 | It was not the first time he had seen such symptoms . |
| 5 | It was not the first time he had come home covered in blood . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | This was not the first time I had noticed the old enmity of the Norwegians for the Germans . |
| 8 | This was not the first time I had dabbled in adultery . |
| 9 | It was not the first time I had seen " my " insects . |
| 10 | This was not the first time I had come across the concept of ‘ Quality ’ as meant in this context . |
| 11 | It was n't the first time she 'd heard that kind of comment . |
| 12 | It was n't the first time he 'd thought that , but this time he was sure . |
| 13 | It was n't the first time he 'd had this nightmare ; it was happening more often nowadays . |
| 14 | This was n't the first time it had got me into trouble , but I intended to make damn sure it was the last . |
| 15 | 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 … |
| 16 | Mind you , it was n't the last time he fell in love . |
| 17 | and I said well she was n't the last time I saw her |