Sentence examples for were at a premium from inspiring English sources

"So then people who really knew pharmacognosy were at a premium".

But goal opportunities were at a premium in this game due to the blustery conditions.

He said there was some "hittin' " and some "bangin.' " So much hittin' and bangin' that points were at a premium.

Still, scoring opportunities were at a premium in what had regressed into a combative cup tie on Tayside.

Both teams were hindered by a lack of quality and clear-cut chances were at a premium.

Curiously on an evening that almost seemed designed to suit the predatory forward chances were at a premium.

7/10 Andy Carroll Fought hard against a solid Cardiff defence but space and chances were at a premium.

He injected some life into a grubby affair in which even half-chances were at a premium.

Since the war had ended abruptly, Japan had a sudden onslaught of United States military personnel, and living quarters were at a premium.

He told the allies that the drones were at a premium and that the United States military had lost three Predator drones.

A try just before the break to Dane Gagai proved the decisive play in a match where points were at a premium.