Example sentences of "[was/were] [art] time for [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Traditionally this was the time for artists to add the final touches . |
| 2 | Although Reagan 's knowledge of foreign affairs was non-existent , to the point where if he was not prompted he often had no idea which country he was talking about , he needed little convincing by the American intelligence agencies that now was the time for America to start waging a secret war against its enemies . |
| 3 | Commenting on the letter , Bishop Kelly said that now was the time for Britain to act in support of a world free from the threat of nuclear weapons . |
| 4 | As Joy Larkcom points out , the original text was ‘ notable for its clarity and brevity : this was a time for instructions , not explanations ’ . |
| 5 | It was a time for flower power and a return to nature and the simple ways . |
| 6 | On a recent visit to a day centre , where a large number of old people had regular baths , I was told that bath time was a time for confidences and chats . |
| 7 | She said that it was a time for prayer and especially for prayers of protection against evil of any kind and , sending for her holy book , quoted me the following passage : |
| 8 | It was a time for reflection in 1964 , when the film was released . |
| 9 | But now , it was a time for truth and Phoebe said , ‘ No . |
| 10 | That was a time for peat fires and firelit talk , with the wind a symphony to set stories to . |
| 11 | The retreat was a time for fear at first , and self-scrutiny . |
| 12 | There was no time for thought as they transported their meagre goods to a place Travis considered a safe distance from the wreck . |
| 13 | Though when we came on their car , somewhere on the long , dirt road to Tinerhir , there was no time for surprise . |
| 14 | It was no time for niceties . |
| 15 | Briefly his gaze rested on Rachel and she saw the flicker of uncertainty in his eyes but there was no time for questions . |
| 16 | There was no time for respite from the task at hand . |
| 17 | Not only that , but because the Davis Cup ties were scheduled so soon after the Australian Open , there was no time for Holland 's Richard Krajicek , or Germany 's Michael Stich to recover in time from injuries to take part . |
| 18 | This was no time for doubt and despondency and moping in solars . |
| 19 | The rules demanded that a hundred games had to be played within 24 hours ; there was no time for sleep and only 20- minute breaks were allowed for snacks . |
| 20 | With the economy in the doldrums and the Pound struggling to keep its head above water , it was no time for Terry to splash out a couple of hundred quid beside the seaside . |
| 21 | There was no time for emotion as the blood was swabbed away and she concentrated on the badly gashed cheekbone . |
| 22 | In this encounter there was no time for swordplay or skill . |
| 23 | There was no time for recriminations or second thoughts . |
| 24 | When Bloomsbury House or a regional committee acted as a Labour Exchange , it was a case of take it or leave it — there was no time for career advice . |
| 25 | They could not storm the castle , and there was no time for siegery . |
| 26 | There was no time for laggards . |
| 27 | Written questions had been invited , and 40 were received on a wide variety of subjects , which meant there was no time for extras from the floor , although the audience did contribute some penetrating comment . |