Example sentences of "[pers pn] is a [adj] time [conj] " in BNC.

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1 In the cases that I have mentioned everything is in order — all the forms have been filled in and returned by the contractor , the work has been completed satisfactorily — but it is a long time before the cheque is processed and the contractor paid .
2 It is a long time since any potential national leader in Britain leapt up from the starting-blocks in quite such a dramatic way .
3 ‘ And a trip on the S-Bahn , it is a long time since I had one . ’
4 It is a long time since politics were more vibrant , at least for anyone who is not a professional Conservative .
5 It is a long time since I went outside .
6 It is a long time since I dressed up . ’
7 I can not get myself to react with critical coolness towards this music ; every tissue , every nerve vibrates in me and it is a long time since I had such an enduring feeling of rapture as when listening to the latter overture . "
8 It is a long time since we spoke , is n't it ? ’
9 It is a long time since anyone cared for you as tonight you cared for Ana , is it not ? ’ he asked softly , his hand coming to tilt her downcast face .
10 It is a long time since we saw you here . ’
11 It is a long time since my duties have called me here , ’ said Mahmoud .
12 It is a long time since I have had so much excitement . ’
13 It is a long time since I used this word processor , so I am pretty dozy about it still , but I reckon it is an improvement on my handwriting .
14 It is an exceptional time and situation ; therefore extraordinary measures are demanded .
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