Example sentences of "[det] is the [adj] time [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ It 's true this is the first time all but one of the World Cup downhills have been called off before Christmas and , with the Madonna slalom cancelled , that 's unique . ’ |
2 | This is the first time that accounting standards have had even this amount of statutory backing . |
3 | As far as anyone knows this is the first time legal eagles have taken on a businessman as boss . |
4 | The Agency claims that this is the first time such a model for analysis has been used . |
5 | There are lots of charity shops in the High Street , but this is the first time such a venture has been launched in the art world of London . |
6 | A few seasons back she had a small show at the now defunct 49th Parallel gallery but this is the first time New Yorkers will get to see works by this figurative painter in any profusion . |
7 | This is the first time this question has arisen for decision by any court since the enactment of the Judicature Act 1873 . |
8 | This is the first time this major title has gone to a coloured paddler and so is of great significance to those who think that canoeing is a whites-only sport . |
9 | ‘ This is the first time this kind of survey has been done . |
10 | This is the first time this problem 's arisen ? |
11 | As far as I am aware this is the first time any Irish rider has received this sort of gift from Honda . ’ |
12 | This is the first time these outstanding glazed ceramics and porcelain celadons have been exhibited outside Japan . |
13 | This is the first time 3 forces have gone into a joint exercise from the outset and I think we 'll see that example spread right across the country to the extent where eventually the whole country will be given police air support . |
14 | It may be my wish upon them , but this is the second time this year that the two regiments in which I served , the Royal Welch Fusiliers and the Welsh Regiment , have been under pressure . |
15 | Well this is the fourth time Okay . |
16 | The short-term store has a limit of about twenty seconds unless there is opportunity for rehearsal , e.g. this is the maximum time available between looking up a telephone number and then dialling it unless the operator repeats it to himself . |
17 | Well this is the last time this hospital we hope . |