high time

Example Sentences

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“It is high time . . . that we take our ignorance more seriously,” Hayek memorably observed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

"It is high time for Europe to step up its game. To redouble its efforts to reduce our dependencies on China," Sejourne told EU lawmakers.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

“It is high time that this administration stops spreading misinformation about autism, and starts enacting policies that would actually benefit our community.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

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

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2025

“The sun has aged it and the sea has weathered it. It's high time the bowsprit was polished.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman