our time

noun

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

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Both of us benefited from that same alignment during our time at FDA, which facilitated multi-agency reform initiatives on major policy priorities, like PEPFAR and the opioid crisis. — Scott Gottlieb, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026 Now, as bad as this all seems, things are even worse for our time-traveling Brits. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026 During our time there, we were treated to a three-course chef’s tasting menu that was a paean to the summer; think a profusion of tomatoes, stone fruit, local soft cheeses, and edible flowers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 Books demand our time, involvement, and deliberation—each one has a unique set of readerly requirements. — Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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