Example sentences of "[subord] it [vb past] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Despite these encouraging results this technique was not widely adopted because it proved time consuming , generally insensitive , did not localise the neoplastic lesion , and was associated with false positive results . |
| 2 | ‘ It might have run out of pow before it had time . ’ |
| 3 | The Captain picked up his telephone before it had time to ring . |
| 4 | Despite the obvious satisfaction with which he carries out his work , Keith admits , when it became time , he did n't have much of a say in choosing a career in the RAF . |
| 5 | Of course , when it came time to write the bill , there were great problems in choosing the exact words to be employed so that it would n't be seen by anyone as a ‘ Euthanasia Bill ’ . |
| 6 | When it came time to actually record the chosen composite solo , each note was checked over what seemed like millions of times . |
| 7 | Singers are scarce , and when it came time to record more versions and do a spot of promotion she was unavailable . |
| 8 | They all had a wonderful time at Sergeant 's garden party , and when it came time to leave they all promised to visit again very , very soon . |
| 9 | When it came time for him to be knighted by Henry I in Rouen , he set off for Normandy with a crowd of these young men about him . |
| 10 | When it came time to fling himself into the cradle of the flying harness , the back scenery was slippery with rain , and Gabriel 's bare feet slithered against the paint so that he plunged nose down , the harness slipped down to his hips , and he sawed to and fro , arms outstretched . |