Example sentences of "was [vb pp] in [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Keith Nunn , manager , Seismic Quality , XFI , describes it as ‘ similar in many respects ’ to XFI 's first 3D survey in block 6 which was completed in record-breaking time in May ( see Technology centre spread ) . |
| 2 | The 1980 Epsom Derby was won in fast time by the horse Henbit . |
| 3 | Actually this was done in double-quick time but I can never forget the excitement and the terror of that night . |
| 4 | The procedure is designed to give a " right of reply " instead of an action for damages in cases where the media have behaved responsibly : the plaintiff can not succeed if the defendant proves that an " offer of amends " was made in good time , and is still open at the time of the trial . |
| 5 | Luncheon was produced in double-quick time , a light snack of herrings à la Broadstairs , pies and salads . |
| 6 | Todd did appear in the Raiders side who beat Balmain in the Sydney Grand Final , but was replaced in extra time by Peter Jackson , who went on to score the winning try . |
| 7 | and that in either of these cases the service or the delivery was effected in sufficient time to enable the defendant to defend . |