our time

noun

: the present period of time
He is one of the greatest actors of our time.

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The annoyance economy is a catch-all term referring to a slew of frustrating business practices that waste our time and money. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 July 2026 During our time away, our neighbors visited with us at the hospital, looked after our house and came over daily to feed and spend time with our cat. Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 During our time on the ground, we were not prevented from reporting. James Longman, ABC News, 3 July 2026 Two Ships is thus a narrative for our time, when the aspirational vision of oneness has given way to intractable twoness. James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for our time

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“Our time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/our%20time. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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