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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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Recent Examples of time
Sportsbooks, the companies that take bets, shattered records last year, accepting almost $200 billion in wagers, 15 times more than in 2019, according to H2 Gambling Capital, a sports betting data company.
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Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
For most of my life, my free time was spent exclusively reading.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
So what if the compass hallucinates half the time?
—Caroline Rose Giuliani, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
Compton-Rock was working as a Hollywood publicist at the time, according to a 1997 Rolling Stone profile.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
For most of my life, my free time was spent exclusively reading.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
So what if the compass hallucinates half the time?
—Caroline Rose Giuliani, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
Compton-Rock was working as a Hollywood publicist at the time, according to a 1997 Rolling Stone profile.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
Noun
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For Carl Douglas, one of those defense attorneys, that moment stands among his clearest memories of the trial.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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While votes on the MVP and other postseason awards are submitted before the start of the playoffs, the league traditionally waits for an opportune moment to announce the winners on the pregame shows of its media partners.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Amenities and experiences The huge draw?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Seth and Lauren, who have been married since 2011, have been vocal about their personal experiences with Alzheimer's disease.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The airy silhouette will keep you comfortable on long sightseeing days, while the simple square neckline and longer cap sleeves add a polished touch that pairs well with tailored shorts, skirts, or linen pants.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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And yet every day writers call me from conference rooms at their day jobs, or cramped kitchens with their children, or cars sitting in their driveways—sometimes the only place quiet enough to think.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The technology could also support missions to Neptune and Triton, long-duration probes studying outer planet moons, and future Kuiper Belt explorers traveling farther than New Horizons.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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There were some limitations of the study, the researchers noted, including the small sample size and short duration.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Their sleek design would go well with everything from jeans and a lightweight button-up shirt, à la the Duchess, to a blazer and slacks for more formal occasions.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Iran has threatened on several occasions during the war to expand its attacks on ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, and on Israel and America's Persian Gulf allies, to target shipping in the Red Sea.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Taking on this new stage of his career has been a fun adventure for Cedric, who has starred in CBS's sitcom The Neighborhood for eight seasons.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The concierge will set up any adventure, and the service at the pool and beach is attentive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Sullivan lined up for a corner kick on the far side of the field with 62 seconds left in the second overtime period of a scoreless game.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Ducks coach Joel Quenneville replaced Terry, who has been playing hurt for the last few months, with Beckett Sennecke to start the second period.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Brother Lawrence Washington’s military service doubtless turned George’s British empires eyes in that direction, yet the temporary nature of Lawrence’s service gave George little more than a taste of what a life at arms entailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Furniture, pets, and the residents themselves infuse the images with both ambiguity and meaning, creating a rich mosaic of city life across ages, backgrounds, and boroughs.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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