Example sentences of "had to be at the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Since the Crown could not afford an absolute loss of revenue , it is clear that this expansion of the waste had to be at the expense of society . |
| 2 | To qualify as a model foster parent you had to be at the wealthier level of the middle class , with an already established family ; it helped if you lived in the country ( away from urban enticements ) , spoke a little German , and could tolerate moody children who suffered bouts of depression and were inclined to long silences . |
| 3 | Shine On had to be at the airport by ten . |
| 4 | The accepted explanation was that the capitalist system of production was based on selfishness since only some in the community could prosper , as their prosperity had to be at the expense of others . |
| 5 | He had to be at the Variety Theatre in Macklin Street at seven-thirty that night for another performance of The Hooded Owl . |
| 6 | That was one thing Andrew could n't do , because he had to be at the Works by eight o'clock and Emma did n't start school until nine . |