Example sentences of "which [vb mod] at time " in BNC.

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1 Nowadays , diabetes is understood and in general is accepted even though hypoglycaemic ( too little sugar in the blood ) attacks , from taking too much insulin relative to body requirements , can result in strange behaviour which may at times have tragic consequences , as indeed can misdiagnosis ( usually as drunkenness ) from hyperglycaemia ( too much sugar in the blood ) in untreated diabetes .
2 TO FIND A BODY , VEHICLE , FOR THAT STRONG SENSE OF MAN 'S DOUBLE-BEING WHICH MUST AT TIMES COME IN UPON AND OVERWHELM THE MIND OF EVERY THINKING CREATURE .
3 His line of chat , and a bonhomie which could at times border on insensitivity , marked him out for her as a survivor ; someone with whom she could risk herself ; someone who could both carry and withstand her .
4 ( 1987 ) point out that stock market prices can at times be dependent on the increase in profits derived from the contribution holiday , which could at times increase volatility , and lead to inefficient pricing of shares .
5 The questionable relationship between assemblages of grave-goods and life is emphasised by the often curious combinations of weaponry found ( Figure 3.2 ) , which can at times seem quite impracticable ; this need not deny that the presence , for instance , of a shield alone may symbolise something .
6 On such occasions , there is a process of mutual education and stimulation which can at times descend to mere manipulation of the delegates by the leadership and can also rise to a high level of discourse about the basic problems confronting the nation .
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