Example sentences of "up [noun] [prep] the [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | She said , ‘ We 'll all be pulling up sticks about the same time , then ! |
| 2 | The deeply unpopular Somerset was overthrown in October , and power passed to those who had opposed the war ; his successor , John Dudley , earl of Warwick , was only recognizing the inevitable when he gave up Boulogne at the same time as peace was made with Scotland in March 1550 , when the last stronghold held by the English , Lauder , capitulated . |
| 3 | In the beginning priority was given to those setting up home for the first time , families with young children , and people who had lost their homes and furniture through enemy action . |
| 4 | I will discuss past and likely future trends in households and housing , and give particular attention to the experience of young people setting up home for the first time . |
| 5 | Her husband was due to retire then and they had decided that they would both give up work at the same time . |
| 6 | I gave up men after the last time . |
| 7 | If you are setting up LIFESPAN for the first time , you should follow the procedures in the order given to ensure a trouble-free installation . |