from the time

phrase

: from (a point in the past) until the present time : since
She had known that she wanted to be President from the time she was seven years old.

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The service was smooth and efficient from the time the bellmen opened the door to turn down in the evening. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 The deal would have brought together the two largest grocery chains in America, with Kroger paying more than $20 billion to absorb the Albertsons portfolio, according to reports from the time. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026 The Reflecting Pool has had problems with algae and leaks almost from the time construction was completed in the early 1920s. — Amy Brittain, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 The mob smashed windows and furniture, according to newspaper reports from the time. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for from the time

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“From the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20the%20time. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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