Example sentences of "in a [noun] [prep] [det] time " in BNC.

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1 Ours was now a multiple reality and our structural ambivalence can be illustrated by one example when one of the squad created a blazer badge in heraldic style ( although we could never have been seen in a blazer at this time when faded denim was the order of the day ) .
2 Was you erm in a union at this time , when you were in the
3 He must have a full knowledge of the local Bye-laws , local Acts of Parliament and Standing Orders of the council , so that he may be in a position at any time to advise the local authority on their functions and powers .
4 Er I therefore think that there should be a process by which the Secretary of State can be involved in getting people on to the police authority , but My Lords should those erm er people be in a position at any time to be the majority or the predominant voice on the authority .
5 David was in a state at that time saying that he had signed these things years ago and wanted to get out .
6 After a pie and a pasty and one or two other things ( ‘ all home made , terrific ’ ) he put a couple of sandwiches in a bag for half time .
7 We all find ourselves in a situation at some time where we have to carry a very heavy suitcase , or where a parcel has been delivered and has to be lifted into the house .
8 The family is a central institution of modern British society , at least in the sense that almost everybody has had experience of living in a family at some time in their lives .
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