time long past

The future Queen Elizabeth I was 12 years old at the time — long past the age in which a ghastly crayon drawing of dad would suffice.

I recognize that it’s impossible to legislate good judgment, but it’s time — long past time — for the court, just like any other part of government, to be subject to a code of conduct, including an enforcement mechanism.

The British monarchy is a stage occupied by overpaid actors; an illusion that satisfies because it presents to some people a picture of a time long past.

It’s time — long past the time — not just to prepare students for mass shootings but to prevent them.

In short, it’s time — long past time — for this offense to deliver results.