Example sentences of "[pers pn] is the [adj] time [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is the first time aviation experts and the rescue services have held a joint conference on the importance of working together . |
| 2 | It is the first time ICI has taken part in such an event , attracted by the sponsors — The Sunday Times — and distinguished patrons , including Sir David Attenborough , Sir John Harvey-Jones , Jonathan Porritt , Bill Oddie and Spike Milligan . |
| 3 | It is the first time crews outside London have decided to cut themselves off from controllers and to accept only those calls put through by the police , the fire service , GPs , hospitals and the public . |
| 4 | It is the first time troops have been brought in during an industrial dispute since 1978 . |
| 5 | It is the first time troops have been brought in during a dispute since 1978 . |
| 6 | This enterprising tour should be well worth following as it is the first time cricketers of this age from South Africa have toured in England . |
| 7 | It is the first time UN forces have returned fire in Bosnia and there are fears of further attacks . |
| 8 | It is the first time Mr and Mrs Bulger have spoken publicly since the death of their twoyear-old son in February . |
| 9 | It is the second time Kemp has switched from Slough to Selhurst Park . |
| 10 | It is the second time Basingstoke have won this competition , which has been dominated by Havant . |
| 11 | It is the sixth time England has achieved this particular double . |