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

“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 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

We’ve never put it into words for you, and I think it’s high time one of us did.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger