Example sentences of "be time that [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr Grant adds : ‘ It is time that the needs of children were given this kind of priority . |
| 2 | It is time that the idea of higher education as a critical commentator on society was restored because , without it , higher education is itself impoverished . |
| 3 | It is time that the Prime Minister came clean with the country . |
| 4 | Following the welcome change in Kenya 's constitution towards a multi-party democracy , and in view of the unhappy news from Kenya yesterday of the repression of demonstrations in Nairobi , will the Minister not only advise that country on the international standards of multi-party democracy , which she has ennunciated from the Dispatch Box before , but suggest that , in order to disarm such demonstrations , it is time that the Government start a dialogue with the Opposition on both the timing and ground rules for an election ? |
| 5 | It is time that the Secretary of State did something about that . |
| 6 | It is time that the Government realised that , took steps to protect people who are suffering as a consequence of their lamentable and disastrous poll tax , and ensured that the council tax reflects more sympathy and caring . |
| 7 | It is time that the Government accepted that fact and dealt with it . |
| 8 | It is time that the Government considered a system such as that operated by some of our retail stores . |
| 9 | It is time that the Government examined the issue because as a result of the policy that they are actively backing — or at least not opposing — the consumer will face colossal electricity bills because of the escalation in gas-fired power stations . |
| 10 | I think it is time that the House took the issue seriously and guaranteed the right to independent advice . |
| 11 | Although all interested parties must have a say , surely it is time that the marine environment is given the recognition and protection it deserves . |
| 12 | In a report published on Sept. 18 , the human rights organization Amnesty International stated that it was time that the United States and the international community stopped " turning a blind eye to the flagrant human rights abuses committed by the Mexican government " . |