Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] the [adj] time [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Before you get too political you must remember the only time I 've been actively political was for an independent candidate . |
| 2 | It is unlikely that any of us could remember the first time we saw our own reflection ( mirrors often form part of toys aimed at very small babies , such as activity mats or cot toys , and there are , of course , lakes , kettles and other possibilities for reflection ) ; what is likely is that it was a member of our family ( probably our mother ) who told us : ‘ That 's you , that 's what you look like ’ . |
| 3 | ‘ Perhaps it is time we discussed the rules that will govern the unfortunate time we spend together until I return you to Milano tomorrow . ’ |
| 4 | Er I and the council will recall the last time we had a motion on V A T when we asked . |
| 5 | Let's represent the total time it took to evolve all these breeds of dog from a wolf , by one ordinary walking pace . |
| 6 | Y'know , I can remember the first time I wore them . |
| 7 | I can remember the first time I got drunk on Scotch . |
| 8 | I can remember the first time I ever |