Example sentences of "[v-ing] [adv] at the [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | It takes perverse joy in getting hard at the wrong time , causing its owner no end of embarrassment and inconvenience . |
| 2 | we 're getting there at the right time |
| 3 | Erm which they start they 're supposed to be running together at the same time when they 'll start I do n't know . |
| 4 | Everyone in the board room was either clearing his throat , or shifting position in his seat , or doing both at the same time , which is actually rather difficult . |
| 5 | Slater was silent for a second , gazing disdainfully at Graham 's snapping fingers , then he said tiredly , " Graham , either concentrate on searching for the title of the book you 're talking about or devote your full energies to practising calling for a waiter ; I 'm not convinced you possess the RAM for doing both at the same time . " |
| 6 | This latter cloud rolled swiftly down towards St Pierre , hugging the ground , but extending upwards at the same time , so that it was almost as high as it was long . |