high time

Example Sentences

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It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

So it’s high time for another round of hotel hot takes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It’s the weekend before Halloween, high time for the freaks to descend.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Isn’t it high time that we Americans recover our ideals, as well as our guts?

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2025

“Well, I suppose if no one has ever done it before, then it is high time someone did,” she told herself, and stuck another piece of hay in her mouth.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood