Example sentences of "[was/were] [prep] [noun sg] [prep] [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | All delegates were in attendance at all times throughout the conference . |
| 2 | Because various types of kiln and pottery were in use at different times , many experiments of this type are needed , and similar tests can be used to investigate the manufacture of tiles , and the smelting of ores , for example . |
| 3 | Knives are another class of object that were in use in Roman times . |
| 4 | The stricter licencing laws were in force at that time , of course . |
| 5 | However , deaf people were in danger at any time during the blackouts . |
| 6 | The movement 's leading officials had offices there and between 50 and 200 Blackshirts were in residence at various times , living under military discipline . |
| 7 | Clare 's and Bryony 's names were on it , and they were at home at those times ( unless the phone rang for them ) . |
| 8 | The Minutes of the meeting on 20th June record , in characteristically brief fashion : " The state of the finances was under discussion for some time … " , but there was no doubt about " the serious financial condition of the establishment " . |
| 9 | It does seem that since the last investigation certain development work , " Minerall Adventures , " had been carried out and it is possible that this was in progress at that time . |
| 10 | I woke up about 12.30 that night , and I really did know I was in labour by this time . |
| 11 | Paul 's words and Paul 's example present us with a picture of a God who is the source of peace , and of a man who had learnt that God 's peace was on tap at all times . |
| 12 | Went to see Dr and was on Gym for 1st time this term . |
| 13 | Well I know it was at Street at one time . |