Example sentences of "[noun] that it [modal v] be [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 The Army spokesman added : ‘ It was pointed out to the convoy that it would be madness to try to drive through that particular part of the road , but they pushed on . ’
2 THE gentlemanly art of boxing has clouted so many expressions into common usage that it might be time to ‘ throw in the towel ’ .
3 What I get out of these ads is a feeling that it may be time to ban all beer commercials from television , but not because they encourage young people to drink .
4 There was a feeling in the air that it might be time for a change .
5 The mental element with respect to unlawfulness remains to be determined , but it may be assumed after Morgan that it would be intention or recklessness .
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