from the time

idiom

: 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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Knowing What Happens When a Button Is Pushed or Knob Is Turned Everything from the time settings on a microwave to dishwasher modes and oven settings should be apparent, and words and symbols should be simple and intuitive, both easy to see and distinguish between. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025 Research suggests that triangular apron-like garments were first worn by noblemen in Ancient Egypt, as evidenced in paintings from the time. Nicole Mowbray, CNN Money, 25 June 2025 Boards are being cut The museum is rebuilding the 1805 meetinghouse at its original site and will use common wood species from the time: pine, poplar and oak, said Matthew Webster, the museum’s executive director of architectural preservation and research. Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025 No degree or certification can replace the credibility that comes with being able to show tangible results from the time invested in learning how to effectively use a new technology. Sergei Revzin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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