Example sentences of "[adj] [to-vb] [prep] time [prep] " in BNC.

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1 Indeed , this is likely to vary over time with changing social context .
2 As Maynard Keynes explained when he proposed a national scheme of family allowances in 1940 : ‘ at first sight it is paradoxical to propose in time of war an expensive social reform which we have not thought ourselves able to afford in time of peace .
3 It is not always possible to determine at time of intimation whether a carpet will clean satisfactorily or whether it requires to be replaced .
4 As Maynard Keynes explained when he proposed a national scheme of family allowances in 1940 : ‘ at first sight it is paradoxical to propose in time of war an expensive social reform which we have not thought ourselves able to afford in time of peace .
5 He was accompanied by the track doctor , who was unable to return in time for Exeter to complete the meeting by their 10pm curfew .
6 All the fashions shown on the night will be available to order in time for the spring and summer social season .
7 5.4.2 To replace from time to time the Landlord 's fixtures and fittings in the Premises which may be or become beyond repair at any time during or at the expiration of the Term
8 Departments are now obliged to review from time to time the bodies they sponsor , and have received instructions that — whatever the precise degree of independence — the minister is answerable to Parliament for whether the body is working efficiently and economically .
9 Even this pleasure was rendered impure , since , as we had no heating in our bedrooms , we were forced into the family sitting-room , and felt , out of courtesy , obliged to join from time to time in the general conversation — a pursuit not very rewarding to either party .
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