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
"Talks are very important, because it's about time we have an opportunity of moving forward with Lebanon."
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
"This is going to affect all the watercourses around the area. So it's about time that we had a modern treatment works there and they stop this pollution."
From BBC • May 10, 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
“Yes, and surely it’s about time for supper?” said Digory.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
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