Example sentences of "at a [adv] [adj] time " in BNC.
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1 | The urge for an independent central bank and a proposed Euro central bank comes at a particularly dangerous time , when recessions , depressions and even a slump can not be ruled out . |
2 | The loss of important relationships and retirement from a job , with its easy access to daytime companionship and the outside world , can also come at a particularly vulnerable time in life . |
3 | The British Medical Association and the Royal College of Midwives said yesterday that unless cash is allocated for proper counselling , routine testing could put pressure on women at a particularly vulnerable time . |
4 | But if access to the ordinary commercial activity of a shopping precinct were to be blocked for a considerable period at a particularly busy time of day , so that people were prevented from conducting their ordinary business and social affairs , there is a disruption of sufficient significance to warrant the imposition of conditions . |
5 | As it fell out he was one of the few successes at Selhurst Park at a particularly difficult time for the Palace club . |
6 | But ‘ Mr Donald ’ , as he is known to his staff , has inherited the top spot from his father Christopher at a particularly lean time in the lift business . |
7 | Sister also took the opportunity to address the needs of the clergy who , in their pastoral work , are dealing with bereaved people at a most crucial time . |
8 | ‘ Brassey 's renaissance comes at a most opportune time , ’ commented Maj.-Gen. |
9 | From just £6.95 a month the Sun Alliance Personal Accident Plan gives you the reassurance of large cash payments at a most difficult time — when you may no longer be able to earn a living yourself . |
10 | He may have been conducting a formal press conference in very informal dress at a most abnormal time . |
11 | The reason for space is available at a traditionally busy time is said to be due to school holiday dates now being more staggered . |
12 | Steve agreed , and was rewarded with a versatile and creative player who was a useful asset to the club at a rather difficult time . |
13 | Chamberlain 's Reports were submitted at a financially unpropitious time , and although the scale of unfit housing was known to be severe , policies for effective remedies were shelved . |
14 | The previous 1991 order was discussed at a slightly later time of night , but on the same day of the week nine months ago , since when there has been no significant change in the construction industry 's circumstances . |
15 | But the development of the idea of a ‘ nation ’ and the formation of nation states in Europe began at a much earlier time , and in order to understand the vigour of later nationalist movements in Europe and elsewhere we need to look more closely at that historical process . |
16 | He was always on the watch for an affront , which he would often imagine even when it had not been intended , an easy thing for a Frenchman at a politically sensitive time . |
17 | Recently , the TIMI 2B study compared an invasive with a conservative strategy following thrombolytic therapy after acute myocardial infarction.5 All the patients received t-PA thrombolysis at a relatively early time of 2.6 ±0.2 hours ( Table 4a and 4b ) . |
18 | The publication of the report ‘ The Implications of the Single European Market for Scottish Vocational Education ’ , funded by the Scottish Office Education Department , and undertaken by Alan McGregor and Graham Thom of Glasgow University occurs at a very opportune time . |
19 | He had a happy beginning to his childhood , and the household was a happy peaceful and loving one , until Sarah , at a very advanced time of her life , became pregnant . |
20 | He lived at a very difficult time ; they wanted him back at La Scala , but there was always the possibility that Toscanini would return . |
21 | When he arrived it was at a very particular time of day . |
22 | This year there will be a brand new venue — the magnificent G-MEX Exhibition Centre in Manchester — at a very popular time of the year — 21 , 22 , 23 August 1992 . |
23 | ‘ She chose to go at a very inconvenient time , I must say ’ |
24 | Prospect Theatre Company at a very exciting time . |
25 | All she 'd done was to try and help Travis a little at a very bad time in his life , and just look at the aggravation she was getting for her trouble ! |
26 | Chief Superintendent Paul Green of Holborn Police said at the scene last night : ‘ The only thing that can be said about the target is that it was in one of London 's main streets at a very busy time . |
27 | Detective Sergeant Roger Coe , who is heading the investigation , said : ‘ Someone must have seen something , this was at a very busy time of the day , right in the town centre . |
28 | At a more appropriate time I will be happy to prove to you just how much excitement and delight our mutual attraction can generate . ’ |
29 | The eve of the second anniversary of Maxwell 's death could n't have come at a more crucial time for the pensioners who travelled to London today . |
30 | I felt … well , the offer could n't have come at a more opportune time , could it ? ’ |