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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a time was" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a specific period in the past, often in a narrative or storytelling context.
Example: "A time was when we would gather around the fireplace and share stories of our adventures."
Alternatives: "there was a time" or "once upon a time".
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Canceling 'One Day at a Time' was bad.
But the microwave, for a time, was terra incognita.
His nickname for a time was Mr. Bob Weir Trouble.
What kind of a time was that for you?
The building worked well and for a time was influential.
There was a time — was it only two months ago?
The combined effect of two inputs at a time was also examined.
Ovitz's foil for a time was David Puttnam, a highly regarded British film producer.
We had made an appointment, but fixing a time was a challenge.
He also studied ballet and for a time was a professional dancer.
Gazprom, for a time, was the largest company in the world as measured by market capitalization.
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