in/within living memory

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: during a time that can be remembered by people who are still alive

These events occurred within living memory.

Examples of in/within living memory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Almost every one of Arsenal’s title-winning seasons in living memory has had a moment where the terrors set in. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026

Tim led Minnesota through some of the greatest challenges faced by any governor in living memory. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026

Ever since Grace Van Patten saw a documentary about Amanda Knox, she’s been fascinated by the woman at the center of one of the most notorious crimes in living memory. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025

The convention was the largest Sacred Harp singing in living memory and culminated seven years of work to revise the book. — Lucy Grindon, NPR, 25 Sep. 2025