Example sentences of "[pers pn] can [adv] [be] [art] matter " in BNC.

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1 ‘ But without the resumption of a regular supply of red iron , it can only be a matter of time before these tragic people die . ’
2 It sounds a desperate measure ; but if it 's happening in California , it can only be a matter of months before it takes off here .
3 Unkind souls are suggesting that once the money for the LHC has been sewn up it can only be a matter of time before CERN gets out the begging bowl for the VEC — Very Expensive Collider .
4 The receiver is so powerful that it can only be a matter of a minute or two at the outside before the signal is received .
5 If this car does n't shake the German establishment , then it can only be a matter of time .
6 Although no levy was eventually included , with legislation in place across most of Europe , it can only be a matter of time before something happens here .
7 It can only be a matter of time before World Cup , sheep-racing and World Cup bog-snorkelling are much loved fixtures in the sporting calendar .
8 But if the England manager deplored the lack of flair in the squad he took to Sweden then it can only be a matter of time before he turns to the Bart Man .
9 It can only be a matter of time before England hopeful David James , watching from the bench , takes his place .
10 We draw up the perfect guest list , and then go about extending the invitations — we have n't yet resorted to blackmail but it can only be a matter of time .
11 If we do not use these medications properly then it can only be a matter of time before they are withdrawn from availability and we lose a precious treatment for our fish .
12 But these are cropping up everywhere , and it can only be a matter of time before they become as common as the cold .
13 With new products being innovated endlessly , it can only be a matter of time … .
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