Example sentences of "is the [adj] time this " in BNC.

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1 This is the first time this question has arisen for decision by any court since the enactment of the Judicature Act 1873 .
2 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 .
3 ‘ This is the first time this kind of survey has been done .
4 This is the first time this problem 's arisen ?
5 ‘ 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 .
6 ‘ It is the first time this artist has shown her work in this city and there were about 40 people there , sipping wine .
7 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 .
8 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 .
9 Well this is the last time this hospital we hope .
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