it's about time
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"I think, of course, a woman -- it's about time, isn't it? After 80 years" of the UN's existence, said Espinosa, a former foreign minister.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
"Talks are very important, because it's about time we have an opportunity of moving forward with Lebanon."
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
"I think it's about time they went through his information, since he was actually Epstein's friend," she said.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
"I think it’s about time that this country had a sovereign wealth fund," Trump told reporters, according to Reuters.
From Salon • Feb. 3, 2025
And he was there when Hester and Lester were herded upstairs to bed, and Mrs. Beale said, “Don’t you think it’s about time you’re heading home, Jeffrey? Your parents’ll be wondering.”
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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