in time to

idiom

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

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Spanning just over 300 acres, Colonial Williamsburg is often described as the world’s largest living-history museum, and entering its gates really does feel like stepping back in time to the 18th century. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025 Sarah finds help in Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), a human soldier who was sent back in time to protect her from the Terminator. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025 The Denver defender recovered in time to sandwich Washington with teammate Alex Singleton at the Broncos' 10-yard line. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025 An atmospheric river is targeting most of California, just in time to drench Christmas plans. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025 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 1 Jan. 2026.

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