Example sentences of "is the [adj] time [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is the first time that accounting standards have had even this amount of statutory backing . |
| 2 | It is the first time that Pizza Hut has opened an Express slice operation in a leisure attraction of Thorpe Park 's size . |
| 3 | ‘ It 's true this is the first time all but one of the World Cup downhills have been called off before Christmas and , with the Madonna slalom cancelled , that 's unique . ’ |
| 4 | It is the first time all 22 Premier League chairmen have come face to face since the Noades-inspired walk-out last September when the so-called ‘ Platinum Eight ’ clubs blocked a £10million Bass sponsorship deal . |
| 5 | The Agency claims that this is the first time such a model for analysis has been used . |
| 6 | There are lots of charity shops in the High Street , but this is the first time such a venture has been launched in the art world of London . |
| 7 | It is the first time such a move has been made by Middlesbrough council . |
| 8 | This is the first time this question has arisen for decision by any court since the enactment of the Judicature Act 1873 . |
| 9 | This is the first time this major title has gone to a coloured paddler and so is of great significance to those who think that canoeing is a whites-only sport . |
| 10 | ‘ This is the first time this kind of survey has been done . |
| 11 | This is the first time this problem 's arisen ? |
| 12 | ‘ It is the first time this sort of thing has happened at our Omagh garage but unfortunately people in the motor trade are all too familiar with this kind of theft , ’ said Mr Sloan . |
| 13 | ‘ It is the first time this artist has shown her work in this city and there were about 40 people there , sipping wine . |
| 14 | This is the first time these outstanding glazed ceramics and porcelain celadons have been exhibited outside Japan . |
| 15 | As far as I am aware this is the first time any Irish rider has received this sort of gift from Honda . ’ |
| 16 | It is the second time this year one of his drivers has been hijacked in protests at British exports and the Gatt world trade deal . |
| 17 | It may be my wish upon them , but this is the second time this year that the two regiments in which I served , the Royal Welch Fusiliers and the Welsh Regiment , have been under pressure . |
| 18 | The five-city U.S. tour is the last time many of the fifty-four pictures will be seen in such optimum conditions . |
| 19 | Well this is the last time this hospital we hope . |