Example sentences of "to [noun sg] [prep] a time when " in BNC.
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| 1 | By concentrating on the practical implications of new ideas this book should help to promote positive strategies for welcoming nurses and health visitors back to practice at a time when their skills are needed and sought after as never before in the profession 's long and distinguished history . |
| 2 | Clinton consistently supported women 's right to abortion at a time when Bush adopted an anti-abortion stance . |
| 3 | These deflationary policies of various governments added to unemployment at a time when Britain 's foreign trade was depressed . |
| 4 | But London offered too many hostages to fortune at a time when all foreigners were suspect , and the police were inclined to arrest first and ask questions afterwards . |
| 5 | Vietnam was attempting to make the transition to socialism at a time when the international situation had undergone major changes . |
| 6 | ‘ Labour says too many people go to prison at a time when the public believes more people should be put in custody , ’ he said . |