all in good time
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He said the development of the station had to proceed "all in good time" or the Russian programme risked falling behind in terms of the development of manned space flight.
From Reuters • Oct. 26, 2023
The men were on board for change, but all in good time, which is a pretty fair summation of golf in the 21st century.
From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2014
"I called him, I emailed him, all in good time."
From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2010
They longed to see their spooky friend, but all in good time.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
But so long as we're here all in good time, and no fear of a scolding, I'm sure I'm only too pleased, however we've got here.'
From Christmas Tree Land by Molesworth, Mrs. (Mary Louisa)
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