Example sentences of "in these [adj] time " in BNC.

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1 The staff will appreciate a head 's professional confidence and patience in these turbulent times , who addresses dilemmas without panic , develops procedures with care and good humour , and who maintains a radical determination to use the National Curriculum to do the best possible , on the evidence , for the children in our care .
2 All I can say in these hectic times is thank goodness for Marks & Spencer 's prepared meals .
3 I AM not sure that the XJ220 , costing £400,000 and capable of 200mph , represents the most suitable symbol for Jaguar in these recessionary times .
4 Quite a feat in these recessionary times .
5 In these recessionary times , and with USA rugby currently without a major sponsor , the airing of ITV 's excellent programmes might have stirred the American general public 's interest in rugby .
6 He plans to write and will consult for Stanley Paul ; senior editor Marion Paull , who has worked with Mr Bloomfield for 20 years , will continue to manage the list , which Mr Bloomfield expects in these recessionary times to become ‘ more focused , particularly on its current strengths , the major sports — golf , cricket , rugby , football , horses , pets ’ .
7 Indeed , we have been a vital source of money in these recessionary times .
8 ‘ Our own research suggests that in these recessionary times animal welfare is not a major factor influencing consumers ’ purchases .
9 Although a military coup seems unlikely in these democratic times , Mr Kim does not want to risk rattling the top brass or provoking earnest young turks unless , or until , a glaring new scandal emerges — and one may be brewing over fighter-aircraft procurements .
10 In these egalitarian times it would take no more than the price of an off-season 's weekend bed and breakfast and the permission of a landowner or two .
11 Yet even in these heady times , reform in Italy has its limits .
12 Even in these recession-ridden times , it is true that in most households , expenditure on the needs of children is protected to a greater degree than those of adults , and , in most cases , right across the social spectrum , books command a positive attitude from parents , where they ; are seen as linking directly with a future passport for career success .
13 Thus far Iago Vaughan , like many another displaced labourer tramping the roads in search of casual work in these disturbed times , had followed the unwieldy cavalcade and kept his ears and eyes open .
14 It did not fit — not even in these extraordinary times , when the unexpected performed twice daily .
15 That should be enough in these dangerous times .
16 In these critical times , we feel that WACC must learn from and accompany this process .
17 It is doubtful , in these expensive times , if there is a sports book anywhere that offers better value for money .
18 To be organic to somebody else 's idea is an experience not to be sneezed at , in these divided times or any other .
19 And British too , which , in these trying times , is quite a shit and dangerous thing to be .
20 What 's a girl to do in these trying times ?
21 First I looked at the contents page ; 19 review , not bad in these recession-stricken times .
22 Would it not be appropriate for this situation to be remedied by putting Charles Darwin on a new £100 note to emphasise to the world , in these uncertain times , our tradition of change by evolution and not revolution ?
23 But one must choose one 's friends well in these uncertain times . ’
24 In today 's world nobody can be isolated from change and uncertainty , and the challenge for us is to continue to provide excellent services in these uncertain times .
25 I congratulate my right hon. Friend on his enlightened proposals for a revised and enhanced role for the TA in these uncertain times .
26 That to me is worth more than silver , for I think much about the state of the land in these strange times , with snow falling in midsummer and the Giants wandering the hills . ’
27 If Mercury was hot in these early times , and it formed homogeneously , then it would have differentiated early in its history .
28 The system can also be pre-set to cook and hold while no one is in the kitchen and , in these cost-conscious times , food can be cooked overnight or on a half-power setting to take advantage of cheap electricity periods .
29 What 17 or 18-year-old in these desperate times can afford the cash for a powerful sports car ?
30 IN THESE violent times when all young children are at risk — more so now that the nights are dark when they are coming home from school — the Government promised last year that this year they would leave the clocks alone .
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