in/within the space of

phrase

: before the end of (a stated time) : in (a stated time) or less

They finished in/within the space of an hour.

Examples of in/within the space of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Remarkably, Tottenham Hotspur, the Europa League holders, find themselves in danger of treading a similar path, from Bilbao to Lincoln in their case – and in the space of only 12 months. — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026

Trump's disapproval among Hispanic voters jumped 13% in the space of a month, according to a new Emerson College poll. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026

The profligacy, for sure, with Everton contriving to surrender a 1-0 lead in the space of eight remarkable second-half minutes in which defender Jake O’Brien was also sent off. — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026

Leading the top-two domestic box office winners in the space of eight months? — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026