Example sentences of "though at the [adj] time [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It has been suggested that the Arab ‘ test ’ referred to Ludwig 's star , though at the present time it is far below naked-eye visibility . |
| 2 | Beads of blood appeared along the cuts , which alarmed me , though at the same time I could see that the wounds were superficial . |
| 3 | When she signed her first big contract , Marilyn reputedly said , ‘ That 's the last cock I 'll have to suck ’ , though at the same time she seemed to be looking around for greater conquests . |
| 4 | He was pretending that the errand was a nuisance , though at the same time he was grinning with pleasure at the thought of taking McIllvanney 's brand new sportsboat to sea . |
| 5 | He hated other people 's leaving him for bed , and when he saw a hard mood ahead he often took a sleeping pill at supper to stop himself from being clamorous , though at the same time he found his terror about the end of a day daft in a creature who was surely intended by build to signify immortal fun . |