Example sentences of "being [art] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Larry covers ‘ working-class sport for the working classes ’ , one of his classics being the time he reported on the local-government elections in Westminster . |
| 2 | Persons who are unable to satisfy the conditions for enrolment at the appropriate time , being the time laid down by the Senate under Section 3 , may at the discretion of the Senate be provisionally enrolled for such period not exceeding three months as may be authorised by or on behalf of the Senate . |
| 3 | ‘ You are being very naughty , ’ McAllister whispered back , pretending to be severe , ‘ and the only thing that I can say in your favour is that I am in nearly as bad a way as you are , and know exactly how you feel — but be patient , it can not be long now , ’ for she knew that once the bazaar was over , and she was at last able to tell him the truth , they could go ahead with their marriage plans , the only delaying thing being the time it would take Mama and Papa to cross the Atlantic . |
| 4 | Ann Ab Return ; annual abnormal return ( per cent ) , this is calculated in the same way as the last measurement , the only difference being the time period under consideration . |
| 5 | If the situation requires quick action , there being no time to seek higher authority , the receptionist at an inn may detain the guest 's luggage ( not the guest himself or his vehicle ) and exercise the innkeeper 's lien over the guest 's property until the bill is paid in full . |
| 6 | There being no time like the present , Fabia opened her mouth to begin and heard Ven enquire , ‘ So you think Mariánské Láznë an enchanting place . ’ |
| 7 | SATURN remains in the area of ambitions and career matters for most of the year , so this looks like being a time when hard work will pay off later rather than sooner . |
| 8 | Ellen Jebeau brought her lips tightly together and drew them inwards between her teeth before she said , with deep bitterness , ‘ I do n't know about it being a time for plain speaking , I can only say that time has shown your ingratitude for what I 've done for you over the years . ’ |
| 9 | This period was notable also for being a time of near unbroken peace . |
| 10 | ‘ The curse of being a time travelling archaeologist . ’ |
| 11 | That he had good cause is suggested by the fact that the raid is mentioned in the legal formulae of the Auvergne as being a time of great destruction . |