Example sentences of "be at a [adj] time " in BNC.
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1 | By close analysis , he was virtually able to predict where bream would be at a certain time and could put bait in to hold them in his swim . |
2 | yeah , yeah I must admit it 's a poor do when they know exactly where the criminal 's going to be at a certain time and then they let 'em go |
3 | Whatever the price happens to be at a given time , and this can vary dramatically , it will be a price worth paying for some and not for others . |
4 | it used to be at a different time of the year , though , did n't it ? |
5 | We need periodically to consider whether existing methods are the best that can be devised for dealing with crime in the context of society as it is at a given time . |
6 | Dr Robat Williams , who has devised the charters for both authorities , said the launch was at a difficult time because of the General Election campaign . |