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in time to

idiom

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

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Phylicia Rashad, who played his mother in the series, nearly tripped on stage but caught herself in time to give some charming anecdotes, and Tessa Thompson, who played his wife, got big laughs in her comments. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025 Season 3 ended with Del (MacDowell) time-travelling for the first time, going back in time to witness her wedding to Colton (Jordan Doww) in the 1970s, as well as the disappearance of Jacob (Spencer Macpherson). Leia Mendoza, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025 Click here and create your account in time to lock in up to $500 in bonus bets for when the app launches. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025 The ad then jumps forward in time to show the mother — who remains the same age — checking in with her grandson, now born, at various points throughout his life, including during his own adulthood. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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