Example sentences of "[adv] it is [noun sg] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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1 | Or perhaps it is Claudine you do not like ? ’ |
2 | Perhaps it is time we had a choice between parties which agree that liberal free-market economics are here to stay . |
3 | Perhaps it is time we placed less emphasis on our role as individual therapists teaching specialist skills , and moved towards the position of educators and organizers of self-help services . |
4 | ‘ Perhaps it is time we discussed the rules that will govern the unfortunate time we spend together until I return you to Milano tomorrow . ’ |
5 | If you are unable to answer any of these questions , perhaps it is time you considered your insurance requirements . |
6 | ‘ Well , Bewdsley , since I appear to be saddled with this place , perhaps it is time you told me precisely what I am worth ? ’ |
7 | Surely it is time we stopped talking of elephants as if they were a commodity to be traded , like so many cans of paint , and accept them for what they are , ancient and splendid fellow inhabitants of the earth who share with us the joys of close kinship bonds and grieve when they are severed . |
8 | Maybe it is time you were made to come out of your shell . ’ |
9 | I think if parents are concerned and feel that their child is brighter than his performance shows , then it is time they took some action . |