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as in experiences
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
enjoys telling us about the times he had while he was in the army
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as in durations
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
how much time will the project take?
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Recent Examples of times
Orlando turned the ball over three times — twice inside the red zone — and there were also untimely penalties and numerous missed tackles as Orlando lost for the second straight game 20-14.
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Brother Rice scored six more times in the second, with Campbell contributing another double.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
According to the Washington Post, the Secret Service assessed that the Obamas had faced three times as many threats as previous First Families.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
That translates to better detection of low-flying aircraft and cruise missiles and faster reaction times.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Police said that the victim was a passenger on the bus when five male suspects surrounded the victim, took his property, and punched him in the face multiple times in the face before leaving the bus.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Miami’s catchers have challenged more than three times as many calls as Boston’s catchers have; both Liam Hicks and Agustin Ramirez rank in the top eight in catcher challenges.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
He was escorted by law enforcement at all times, the hospital said.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Pesto’s fame quickly spread after a public gender reveal, and he was viewed close to two billion times on social media.
—Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Brother Rice scored six more times in the second, with Campbell contributing another double.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
According to the Washington Post, the Secret Service assessed that the Obamas had faced three times as many threats as previous First Families.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
That translates to better detection of low-flying aircraft and cruise missiles and faster reaction times.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Police said that the victim was a passenger on the bus when five male suspects surrounded the victim, took his property, and punched him in the face multiple times in the face before leaving the bus.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Miami’s catchers have challenged more than three times as many calls as Boston’s catchers have; both Liam Hicks and Agustin Ramirez rank in the top eight in catcher challenges.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
He was escorted by law enforcement at all times, the hospital said.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Pesto’s fame quickly spread after a public gender reveal, and he was viewed close to two billion times on social media.
—Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for times
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The prosecution showed the jurors chilling video and audio evidence that included Athena’s last moments after Horner lured her inside the FedEx van.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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There are some clever exchanges, deep confessions and fun-loving moments involving breakfast cereal and TV reruns.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Contemporary sculpture, by contrast, is born transient, and can enact only contingent experiences of belonging.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Obama might agree on some days.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Pistons, down 3-1 just days earlier, became just the 15th team in NBA history to complete that kind of comeback.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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While there is little conclusive, specific data on the relationship between mortality and long-term medication treatment, studies show that, in general, longer treatment durations yield better outcomes.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
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These particles were then fed into the trap and held for durations ranging from milliseconds to several seconds before being released and detected.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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There’s no bar service up there, but guests can bring drinks from downstairs up to the roof or organize a private dinner for proposals and other special occasions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Conner picked Jones out of two police photo lineups on two different occasions, once after the murder and again in 2022.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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His incredulity about their increasingly risky adventures—this is the one that involves a Pontiac Fiero in outer space—becomes one of the film’s running gags.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Shore Excursions Shore excursions range from highly active adventures to more sedate cultural experiences.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Alexis Rodriguez, 44, said his wife and three children, ages 4, 8 and 18, are intubated at the hospital in critical condition.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Pastel Classic Clog for ages one through five — the latter swapping multiple Jibbitz for only two oversized shoe charms of Kitty at her finest, instantly recognizable bow and all.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Trauman could be forgiven for not eating all the PEZ candy that goes with his collection of dispensers, because that could take a few lifetimes.—
Luke Burbank,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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And because contrail cirrus have lifetimes of only hours, this gives an immediate climate benefit (unlike CO₂, which stays for centuries).—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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