time

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as in moment
a particular point at which an event takes place remember that one time you tried to wash the dog in the sink

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as in day
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing back in my parents' time, families usually had only one car

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as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress how much time will the project take?

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Recent Examples of time Strong infection-control policies at that time also helped reduce the potential for unreported or undetected Covid-19 cases, the researchers said. Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025 These trips are typically two to five days, and take place close to home to minimize travel time and maximize ease. Jim Augerinos, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025 And despite their struggles at times, the Dolphins haven’t wavered from investing in those young players in this 1-6 start. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025 At the time, Clooney found himself in close proximity to giants of American music, including Bennett, Sinatra and more. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for time
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Noun
  • Hank remained single throughout the series but has had brief moments of chemistry with other characters, including with Nina Chapman (Sara Bues) in season 11.
    Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Instead, in a complete flip the script moment, that quote was uttered by the blindsider in question, Sage, who refused to hug the disposed of Shannon.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Employees who have positive AI experiences become AI advocates, driving organic adoption throughout the organization.
    François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The six players who arrived before the start of the season did not have a single minute of Premier League experience to their name, and only Ladislav Krejci has impressed so far, with even the Czech defender’s levels dipping in the last two games.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • On April 2, the president announced an initial tariff rate on China of 34 percent, which ballooned in subsequent days to 125 percent.
    Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
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  • Everyone in Jamaica should be preparing for a major hurricane strike with a long duration of hurricane conditions lasting 2-3+ days Saturday/Sunday into Monday/Tuesday next week.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • For Engelhardt, the problem screen time named was not merely one of duration but one of pace.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Juventus broke through the press on a few occasions in midweek, such as below in the 13th minute.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • On several occasions, police were called to the restaurant early in the night, and then returned for a separate, unrelated incident near closing time.
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • Fall is the perfect season to take advantage of cooler temperatures and spend some time in nature—and REI’s early Black Friday sale is teeming with travel-ready deals that will majorly upgrade your adventures without breaking the bank.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Quantify has acquired worldwide sales rights to the YA adventure thriller The Queen’s Jewels, starring Carson Rowland, Katherine McNamara, Michael Evans Behling and Natalie Martinez, for an AFM launch.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • At the same time, exceptionally profitable periods have created the opportunity for the Browns to create a bigger impact over a shorter period of time.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Drivers are being urged to use caution on I-84, US-20, and I-90, where periods of moderate to heavy snow could reduce visibility and make road conditions hazardous.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • In Forrest’s 2013 memoir Running with Monsters, the Celebrity Rehab star shared a detailed account of the final moments of Phoenix’s life.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • That’s just the reality of life at Real Madrid, and the main reason why arguably the most glamorous coaching job in club football is also one of the most difficult to succeed in.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025

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