Example sentences of "[noun sg] for a [noun] [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Carl Smith won the lightweight division for a record eighth time . |
| 2 | The forthcoming spectacle on the Italian pitches this summer has already received considerable hype , with speculation as to whether or not Italy will go on to win the coveted trophy for a record fourth time . |
| 3 | I am writing to congratulate Steffi Graf on her win at Brighton as she displayed her tremendous strength by coming back from a set and 2–4 down in the second to win 5–7 6–4 6–1 , and lift the title for a record 5th time . |
| 4 | His appearance in the Toyota World Match Play at Wentworth in October was his 17th in succession and it gave him the chance of winning the title for a record sixth time . |
| 5 | Sharron Davies ' bid to win the 400 metres individual medley title for a record sixth time will be watched with added interest now that she has been given the opportunity to swim the event in Barcelona next month . |
| 6 | That enabled Senna to qualify in fifth place and on race day his tactical mastery helped him to victory for a record sixth time , Alain Prost had been penalised for jumping the start . |
| 7 | Instead , he bewildered and tormented him with his tactical positioning , then launched attacks that showed a desire to win the Tour for a record sixth time . |
| 8 | He won the championship for a record fifth time and in winning the German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring he not only won his 24th , and last , World Championship Grand Prix , but he enjoyed one of the best races of his career . |
| 9 | SKI veteran Marc Girardelli landed the World Cup overall crown for a record fifth time today . |
| 10 | This weekend victory in the last race of the season in Singapore will give him the crown for a record 4th time . |