Example sentences of "[adv] around the time of " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is a theme which appeals to children from five upward , especially around the time of Hallowe'en ( Oct 31 ) . |
| 2 | IT is this area of life that may see some of the biggest changes of the year , especially around the time of the two eclipses on May 21 and June 4 . |
| 3 | Therefore , refuse to be browbeaten or discouraged , especially around the time of the full Moon on the 10th , and devote more time and attention to your general health and wellbeing . |
| 4 | The predominance of white , middle-class characters , is disappointing , although I do recall a ballet story with black dancers — strangely enough around the time of the tv series ‘ Fame ’ ! |
| 5 | Normally ( see Fig. 3.2 ) cortisol is secreted mainly around the time of waking and this seems to be part of dealing with the ‘ stress ’ of waking up and preparing for the new day . |
| 6 | Some puppies , particularly around the time of teething , will start to play with your hand in their mouth . |
| 7 | De Klerk 's action in freeing Mandela at this time , after years of international pressure for his release ( particularly around the time of his 70th birthday in 1988 ) was seen as an acknowledgement of the urgent need for the government to open negotiations with legitimate black leaders , in response to the ANC 's Harare Declaration of August 1989 when it set out its own proposals for political change in South Africa [ see p. 36837 ; see p. 37176 for recent communications between Mandela and de Klerk on this issue ] . |
| 8 | However , things will improve dramatically around the time of the New Moon in Gemini on June 1 , when offers or invitations will prove rather tempting . |
| 9 | When the objections became fashionable ( i.e. around the time of the Bord Pleanala hearing ) more people became involved . |