Example sentences of "[num ord] time that i [verb] [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Our friendly policeman had gone but there were nurses there for the first time that I 'd seen , and even the odd doctor . |
| 2 | It was the first time that I had run a 60 metres in years and I improved my personal best to 6.63 seconds , which I was pleased with — but not so happy , obviously , to lose to Lincoln by one-hundredth of a second . |
| 3 | Having replied Yes with much confidence in his initial request I did not think I could take two steps to the rear , so I hastened to add that the job would take me some considerable time as ti would be my spare-time/spare-time job , consoled myself with the thought that it was the first time that I had made anything to be used in a church , so it would be a challenge . |
| 4 | I wished for the first time that I had taken that knife and turned it on Nour and let his blood . |
| 5 | It was the first time that I had experienced the midnight sun . |
| 6 | This was the first time that I have heard the Minister quote figures with any satisfaction . |
| 7 | Is my right hon. Friend aware that this is the first time that I have asked him a question since his appointment , and I intend to enjoy it ? |
| 8 | In 30 years of visiting the city this is the first time that I have experienced this state of affairs . |
| 9 | I reported last time that I 'd made an approach to Chris . |