in time to

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: in a way that matched the speed of
We clapped in time to the music.

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Colorectal cancer is rising in adults under 50, yet too few people in this age group get screened in time to catch it early. Dr. Ishani D. Premaratne, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 For some, this means not being able to reach spawning grounds in time to lay eggs under favorable conditions. K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 2 Mar. 2026 To test the validity of this story, researchers need to peer back in time to the solar system’s first moments and beyond. James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 2 Mar. 2026 No notice in time to patients in 2026. U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in time to

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“In time to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20time%20to. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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