only a matter of time

From the time of Shang Yang onward, Ch'in's steadily growing power made it only a matter of time before it would triumph over its rivals.

Kingmakers do not take kindly to becoming mere courtiers, so insurrection is only a matter of time.

After this technique had been invented, it was only a matter of time before weapons designers adapted it for the detection of submarines.

When a good striker shows signs of unease at his present club, it is only a matter of time before the press link him with Chelsea.

remy: i've always believed with hard work and a little bit of luck, it's only a matter of time before i'm discovered!

Who knows, but it's only a matter of time before Barkley has something else critical to say about James and the Heat, bank on it.

I'm surfing the net, hope to see what I'm getting, it's only a matter of time.

I knew that it was only a matter of time before I was called to account for what I had been teaching my students.

bear resemblance to the Shang oracles. It is believed that the decoding of these earlier forms is only a matter of time.

Sometimes it doesn't work out as well as you'd like but I know for a fact it's only a matter of time before I start scoring a lot of goals.

A few years ago they were given permanent residency, and full citizenship is now probably only a matter of time.

Even if refinancing were available for endangered firms, it would be prohibitively dear. It is only a matter of time before some go under.

She says with millions of American youngsters already playing, it is only a matter of time before soccer is just as popular in this country.

Mark knew it was only a matter of time before Susan would be able to ride the bus on her own .

BBC correspondent said it could be only a matter of time before Ireland asked to be bailed out by the European Union, as Greece was in May.

Great care and love is given unconditionally, as we know that it is only a matter of time before a group of souls is ready to ascend.

I did tell her that when Thatcher was elected it was only a matter of time before we began to see profound change.

Following the heart attack, I kept thinking it was only a matter of time before doctors told me I'd never be able to have children.

Doomsayers warn that it is only a matter of time before excess capacity leads to a wave of bankruptcies and sour loans.

It appeared to be only a matter of time before they were caught.

It is only a matter of time, he said, before they do.

Newspapers have not yet started to shut down in large numbers, but it is only a matter of time.

Although no one was lighting up, some, like this customer, believe it's only a matter of time before the ban becomes unworkable.

With the real- estate market returning to its pre- crisis form, it is only a matter of time before these policies do, too.

But when both partners in a marriage seriously question the arrangement, divorce is only a matter of time.

"It's only a matter of time before I get a good job, " she said.

To be sure, not all students and teachers have yet been reached; but it is only a matter of time.

It is only a matter of time before a boss, hypnotised by all the current talk of "rampant experimentation" , makes the opposite mistake.

It is only a matter of time before the region's markets and regulatory standards mature, and its economies look set for sustained growth.

But many analysts predict that it is only a matter of time before Western firms bite the bullet and follow the Asians' lead.

What is more, if there were a pandemic it would be only a matter of time before a drug-resistant mutation of the virus emerged.

It is only a matter of time that even in those parts of the world that retained them, that they will start to vanish.

But once we did, it was only a matter of time before we ran into the inhabitants of this continent: The Neanderthals .

He added: "I was always confident; working hard. I knew it was only a matter of time before things would start going well. "

Booker has been saying for weeks that it's only a matter of time before he becomes king, but it looked like Lashley had other plans.

When you can see it in your mind, it's only a matter of time before it shows up in reality.

Study team member Queloz said it's only a matter of time before astronomy's eyes get sharp enough to find planets no bigger than Earth.

Perhaps it is only a matter of time before London turns to Calcutta for its own regeneration.

Does this mean that it's only a matter of time before America's design industry goes the way of its manufacturing base?

I believe that God has kept somebody for me and it is only a matter of time for me to meet that person.

It's only a matter of time. Digestion is a delicate process, a process our bodies have spent hundreds of thousands of years perfecting.

It is only a matter of time before things get better in Singapore when the younger generation take over the helm.

But numbers can be deceiving. Apple has everything going their way, and it is only a matter of time before Sony feels the hurt.

So it was perhaps only a matter of time before lawmakers took an interest in the bizarre case of Vernon.

A parallel transformation of their working processes is only a matter of time.

It is only a matter of time until rectangular-window based application become a thing of the past.

But, they maintain, "our arguments are absolutely obvious, logical and sound. It is only a matter of time. "

IT WAS only a matter of time before Google, the technology titan of the internet age, found itself in antitrust trouble.

(One Frankfurt based analyst, however, said it is only a matter of time till the recession reaches France).

It is now only a matter of time until absolutely all books become available , and properly formatted , for mobile phones .

Many physicists now feel that it's only a matter of time before some enterprising physicist completely cracks this ticklish problem.

No one has yet written The Sister Karamazov, but it is only a matter of time.

Now Brazil's government is an international creditor. An investment-grade credit rating is probably only a matter of time.

It may sound fantastic, but, Ferry says, "it's only a matter of time before something like this is built. "

After all their histrionic shrieking about standards in television, it was only a matter of time before the tabloids got it in the neck.

Many in Silicon Valley expect that it's only a matter of time before Oracle scoops up Salesforce. com at a fair price.

I assume that this is only a matter of time.

As long as the exercise, have a good attitude, and now do less heavy work, it must be restored to as before, this is only a matter of time!

Pole dance enthusiasts believe the recognition is only a matter of time.

Although these two tyrants fought against a common foe, it was only a matter of time until their tenuous alliance collapsed.

But Tim Bond of Barclays Capital reckons it is only a matter of time before the Treasury-bond sell-off leads to higher spreads.

It was only a matter of time before we scored the second and scoring in the last moments was even better for us.

We are a talented team and it's only a matter of time before we start showing that and get the results on the pitch as well.

Thirty years of reforms have freed the economy and it can be only a matter of time until the politics follows.

Even if the unrest leaves supply unaffected, significantly higher prices may be only a matter of time.

But I can wait, it is only a matter of time . . .

Therefore, it's only a matter of time until these sorts of American ideas come into the Premier League.

after this, though with desperate slowness, the disintegration of the Soviet state was only a matter of time.

It's only a matter of time before you start thinking that, that particular brand of beer will help you become more masculine and attractive.

After leopard and fox, it was probably only a matter of time before the fashion world's thoughts turned elsewhere in the animal kingdom.

Gerrard believes it is only a matter of time before Rooney wins the senior award.

and once Poland, the biggest country in eastern Europe, was free, the fall of the Berlin Wall was only a matter of time.

With both players proving unstoppable while wearing the No. 7 jersey for Liverpool, it was only a matter of time before the question arose.

But analysts say it is only a matter of time before the internet eats heavily into newspaper sales.

It was only a matter of time: scammers have started targeting Facebook's new messaging system.

And Terry has warned United it is only a matter of time before the champions reclaim first place .

With global growth rolling over, we think it is only a matter of time before these three are downgraded.

After all, it is only a matter of time before China's GDP overtakes America's.

It was only a matter of time before he became prime minister.

We must do something about that dead tree; it's only a matter of time before it falls down and maybe injures somebody .

Although the Chinese are not advocating the renminbi as the alternative to the dollar this may be only a matter of time.

It seemed only a matter of time before another opportunistic foreign investor made its move on China Paradise.

But it is surely only a matter of time before the British high street catches on.

It was only a matter of time before "American Idol" voting met social networking.

It's only a matter of time before clock studies resolve even more profound quandaries of temporal existence.

Still, Bosnians and Albanians know that it is only a matter of time before they too qualify for visa-free travel.

It's only a matter of time until I figure out how to get even with you.

It was only a matter of time before stability turned into disadvantage.

It was then only a matter of time before faster aeroplanes were developed.

But Bryson predicted that as China is becoming dominant, it's only a matter of time until China catches the US.

The resulting downfall of the dollar may be only a matter of time.

Beck also believes it is only a matter of time before the Americans return.

It is only a matter of time before some companies go under.

In other words, it's only a matter of time before we hear the first reports of starvation deaths among Analytics users.

It's only a matter of time before I retire and hand over the reins to someone else.

I knew it was only a matter of time before they got divorced because they were always arguing like hammer and tongs.

She tries to keep cheerful and hopes she's getting better, but we all know it's only a matter of time before she dies.

"It may be only a matter of time before it hits the wealthy. "

However according to Mr Mashai, it is only a matter of time before "certain people are calling Ahmadinejad an apostate. "

Even George Bush junior eventually came round to it and American ratification now seems only a matter of time.

But that is only a matter of time until those countries start moving the way of the US.

It was only a matter of time before you started bringing home felons.

With stringent laws and alert public, it will only a matter of time for drunken driving to become things of past.

It's only a matter of time before your computer can think for itself and stat ordering you around.

Valles Garcia knew it was only a matter of time before they closed in.

The expansion of luxury towards Chinese second-tier cities was only a matter of time.

On the pop station, the dj says over and over that it's only a matter of time.

Such pandemic flu viruses have emerged in the past, and many experts believe it's only a matter of time until it happens again.

What did you expect, Harry? Helen's a flesh and blood woman and you're never there. It was only a matter of time.

It may take centuries to die, but it's only a matter of time.

Analysts said it's only a matter of time for the acquisition being approved.

It is only a matter of time before some go under.

It's only a matter of time before they bring out their own version of the software.

University of Melbourne Earth scientist Prof Mike Sandiford said it was only a matter of time before a major quake struck.

When the data were put online Dr Szalay thought it was only a matter of time before someone made a big discovery.

'It's only a matter of time until the first PC that fetches your slippers. '

An investment-grade credit rating is probably only a matter of time.

Indigenous or acquired Chinese brands are only a matter of time.

It's only a matter of time before the Live CD installer, already in testing stages, is released.

It's surely only a matter of time before Microsoft unleashes its iPad killer on the world.

But for the Quahadi, surrender was only a matter of time.

Yet at the same time voters are growing alarmed at the tide of red ink, and it may be only a matter of time before markets do, too.

I knew you'd return, Ysondre. It was only a matter of time.

s probably only a matter of time before the maggots do evolve into different species.

If that is the case, then it is only a matter of time before humanity gets the source code.

I guess it was only a matter of time before Playboy entered the world of mobile phones.

It's only a matter of time before the much more open system out-innovates Apple.

It was only a matter of time before the technology reached TV.

It's only a matter of time before a French Prison Break is hatched , probably starring Larage.

Yea, I was going to say the same thing. It's only a matter of time.

Many scientists think it's only a matter of time before another megastorm erupts.

He will know it sooner or later. It is only a matter of time.

It was only a matter of time before the government was forced to launch its largest-ever financial rescue.

It's only a matter of time before EZPass, or a similar system, finds its way into every car.

Although we have not yet run into poachers, it must be only a matter of time until we do.

I swear I will decidedly avenge myself on him. It's only a matter of time.

And it is probably only a matter of time when China will exceed Canada as America's largest trading partner.

"I think most people think it's only a matter of time before that starts happening more universally. "

Formation of modern china wind only a matter of time.

It's only a matter of time before the police get him.

It was only a matter of time before the lines crossed.

If so, a tragedy may be only a matter of time.

Webster is the world's preeminent expert on avian influenza, and it was only a matter of time before the test results made their way to him.

Experts say it was only a matter of time before the government would scrutinize Sina because of its growing influence.

Still, it now seems only a matter of time before a republican bomb once again kills a lot of people.

"I think democracy will come to China. It's only a matter of time. "

Just give up, it's only a matter of time before I win.

Elephants are only a matter of time.

Bryant trade only a matter of time?

It's only a matter of time, she thought.

James Bond: Only a matter of time.

The reduction of Soviet influence was only a matter of time and skill.

I wouldn't say that. I think it's only a matter of time. that.

Don't worry; it's only a matter of time.

He is a mere nobody, which is only a matter of time for people to get to know.

But what we can do is continue to squeeze Colonel Qaddafi, show resolve and make it clear that his departure is only a matter of time.

That's only a matter of time.

Its only a matter of time.

Makarov: "i've destroyed yourworld piese by piese. It's only a matter of time until I find you. "

It's only a matter of time before China's movie-going market is the world's biggest, according to some industry-watchers.

It's like they know that it's only a matter of time.

It's only a matter of time before something goes wrong with a project;

It is only a matter of time. a phone call away

s only a matter of time they become the most powerful nation…

O baby believe me, it's only a matter of time