it's about time
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"After talking and talking for a whole generation, it's about time for doing," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
I think it's about time we had it in this country.
From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025
"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
So it’s about time to dive back in.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2024
Everyone says it’s about time, it was getting so unsafe.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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