Example sentences of "for [pron] at the [adj] time " in BNC.
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1 | Brussels sprouts , baked potatoes , grated cheese , the variation of vegetables in the summer , a tin of vegetarian steak pudding on Sundays and a piece of fruit afterwards is a monotonous but healthy diet , and I ca n't think of many cheaper ways to feed two children and feel you 're doing your best for them at the same time . |
2 | An option for processing mail has been selected and no mail exists for you at the present time . |
3 | ‘ You plug it in when you go away and it switches on the light for you at the same time every evening , and switches it off too . |
4 | I mean they ca n't , they ca n't possibly do everything for everybody at the right time I mean |
5 | And me feeling so angry with her , and sorry for her at the same time . |
6 | He also said he had no desire to tackle the principle of comprehensive education : ‘ I do n't see any need for it at the present time . |
7 | The fairy Grandmarina appears , and gives Alicia a magic fishbone that will bring her whatever she wishes for ‘ provided she wishes for it at the right time ’ . |
8 | To and fro , weaving , sometimes tied back to the point , moving from point to point , guided by Jennifer , each woman deeply involved with the dual effort of formulating an opinion and arguing for it at the same time . |
9 | Zach told her his age , which was nine , and spelt out his name , apologizing for it at the same time . |