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 Johnson spent time last spring and summer mentally preparing himself for what the head coaching job might entail to become comfortable making the leap. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025 Hassanein described her time in prison as filled with abuse and humiliation. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025 In the time since the company was founded, online discourse has hardly become more empathetic, and America’s divisions haven’t healed. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025 At first glance, the fairytale village of Saanen appears frozen in time, yet its dynamic appeal lies in its subtlety. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for time 
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Noun
  • The outrageous moment came at the end of the third quarter when Jokić collected the ball with 1.7 seconds remaining and flung a one-handed buzzer-beater almost the entire length of the court.
    George Ramsay, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Accompanying Matlin for most of those public moments was her interpreter Jack Johnson, initially hired by Hurt.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Source: Glyn Evans Sometimes, trips come with sensory experiences that other travelers don’t normally have.
    MaryLou Costa, contributor, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
  • As a coach who works with thousands of Gen Z (and Gen Alpha) folks each year, my experience of these generations defies derogatory stereotypes that many believe.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Trump’s first few days in office are set to be cold as well, with the NWS forecasting a high of close to 20 degrees Tuesday and close to 22 degrees Wednesday.
    Tara Suter, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
  • When his audition day finally rolled around, Davidson didn't walk away from it feeling sure of himself.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The severity of these complications depends on the duration and intensity of exposure.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Usually, time limits apply for durations less than six months.
    Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Related Articles For the occasion, Queen Camilla bundled up in warm attire featuring shades of blue.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Amorim’s reaction was striking to those on the receiving end who have experienced angry managers before, but even more pronounced on this occasion because usually the Portuguese does not say a word in the immediate aftermath of matches.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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  • Explore Volusia outings: Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division sponsors free outdoor adventures to acquaint residents with the county’s diverse natural habitats and land management practices.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Thanks for tagging along with me on this five-month adventure.
    Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • What do these specific quilts reveal about the time periods in which they were created?
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
  • However, after having the most to close out the 2024 period, the Dodgers had the least amount of money of any MLB team in the 2025 period.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • While Hoyer’s fate is uncertain, the return of Sosa brought some new life to an often stale product — the annual Cubs Convention.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
  • During an appearance on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast in May 2023, Kim described herself as a hopeless romantic, and detailed wanting to share her life with someone special.
    Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025

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