Example sentences of "[subord] for the [num ord] time [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | And yet , in spite of the fatigue , he felt , good , as if for the first time in his life he had really stretched himself and grown up . |
2 | He managed to stay off alcohol because for the first time for a very long time he was truly afraid . |
3 | ‘ Neither does anyone else , but of course Graham 's furious now that he 's started winning , because for the first time for years he could have set up some good contracts — and not least collected some commission on the bonuses paid by Hi-Flight . ’ |
4 | As the head snuggled into her and the thin arm came round her waist , Aggie drew in a long tight breath ; then when her own arm automatically went around the child , she closed her eyes tightly , because for the first time in her life she was feeling flesh close to her own . |
5 | He was deliberately adapting his dramatic experience for use in poetic composition , since for the first time in his " pure " poetry he was addressing an audience . |
6 | Both were the direct results of the application of steam to transport , since for the first time in history this made possible regular and safe journeys for large numbers of people and luggage over any kind of terrain and water . |
7 | Occasionally she could see a gleam in Rachel 's eye , as though she might suddenly ask him if his intentions were honourable , but for the first time in her life she learned to be grateful for her mother 's good manners . |
8 | Paula and Louise were looking lovely too — Paula in a little white top with a boat shaped neck and a bright turquoise circular skirt , Louise in a figure hugging number which left none of her curves to the imagination — but for the first time in her life Sally felt she could compete with them on equal terms . |
9 | At least the accountants were happy , as for the first time in England match receipts passed the £l million mark . |