Example sentences of "is [noun] ['s] turn " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the next chapter it is Sarah 's turn to hear the happy news ( Abraham does not seem to have passed it on ! ) . |
| 2 | Nor did he hesitate to acquaint Doreen with the situation , and , speaking quietly , but with a determined edge to his voice , he said , ‘ Today is Lucy 's turn to come riding . |
| 3 | The law of averages suggests it is Arsenal 's turn to beat their neighbours but the reality is they are weighed down by injury problems while Spurs , never beaten in the FA Cup at Wembley , look set to field their strongest side . |
| 4 | On the Opposition side , Miss Boothroyd is being promoted vigorously by senior Labour MPs , who argue that as Mr Weatherill was a Conservative MP , it is Labour 's turn to choose his successor . |
| 5 | African delegates are arguing that , as past heads of the UN have come from Asia , Europe and Latin America , it is Africa 's turn . |
| 6 | It is Iris 's turn to call us . |
| 7 | Because it is Japan 's turn . |