The timing of puberty appears to have an important influence on teen-agers' behavior and self-concepts.

Goodman noted the timing of the petition appeared "more political than philosophical".

But the timing doesn't appear to be quite right yet.

Marvel's timing of the offering appears to be excellent.

The timing of recent critical reports by the United States appears to have been coincidental, involving investigations that were many months in the making.

Now with renewed demand for improved housing on the outskirts of Cleveland, the timing appears to be right.

But as she also noted, "The timing of the dismissals appears to coincide with organizing drives at the two plants."

In the short run, the timing does not appear to bode well for the hotel owners.

The timing of the announcement appeared to take even senior White House officials by surprise.

The few studies of boys indicate that for them the timing of puberty appears to have little lasting effect.