time was

1. Formerly, in the past, as in Time was, the city streets were perfectly safe at night. [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

Speaking two weeks ago, Cummins said time was beginning to get "tight" for the first Test, because he needed at least a month in the nets in order to be match-fit.

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From the late 1950s into the 1960s, her time was occupied by starring in 200 episodes of Lassie, after which she had guest appearances on The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,

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That meant Hany Mukhtar's strike in the 11th and final minute of stoppage time was nothing but window dressing.

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Buyer demand at the time was strong and he struggled to find a home to purchase, making unsuccessful offers on 12 houses.

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A spokesperson would not be drawn on whether time was running out ahead of the Christmas break – but told the BBC that the federal government had "no influence" over parliamentary process, once a bill has been agreed by cabinet.

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