it's about time
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But those of us who have loved her well and long from across the pond do; it’s about time Walker got some good old-fashioned American adulation, which, with any luck, “Alice and Steve” will provide.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
"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 they went through his information, since he was actually Epstein's friend," she said.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
“Well, it’s about time he had a bit of fun,” said Harry.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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