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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
Beginning with the Fulham clash, which, of course, was set to finish 0-0 at Craven Cottage before Gudmundsson’s late header, Pyzdrowski analysed Darlow’s stoppage-time save from Kevin.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Over time the students begin to see patterns.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
Netflix got the Duffer Brothers with the creative freedom that streaming allowed at the time.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
That would’ve been a great time.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Over time the students begin to see patterns.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
Netflix got the Duffer Brothers with the creative freedom that streaming allowed at the time.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
That would’ve been a great time.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
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Other photos in the bunch included a mirror selfie with his hair pushed back courtesy of a headband, his Cloud23 hot sauce on store shelves, Animal-style fries from In-N-Out Burger (plus plenty of ketchup) and more of life’s special little moments.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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If the death of Cinna is a microcosm of the play, the other moment that reinforces the importance of due process in Julius Caesar is even more compressed, lasting a mere eight lines at the start of the fourth act.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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That move raised questions, in part, because Carpenter had less than a year of experience in hospital administration.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Located on the southwestern shore of Keuka Lake, the winery offers an amazing visitor experience and was recently rated one of the Top 5 Best Tasting Rooms in America by USA Today.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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The game marked the NBA’s formal return to NBC, ending a hiatus of 8,532 days since the last time an American pro basketball game that counts was broadcast on the network.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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So to be there, back in my home state, to cover something that was just so unthinkable, reprehensible, that's always stayed with me, just talking to people in the days and hours after that tragedy.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The researchers investigated which drugs were associated with microbiome changes, whether the amount or duration of use strengthened these impacts, and what happened to a patient when a drug was started or discontinued.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Even though it is considered a weak event, likely shorter than normal in duration, its impact is likely to be strongest during the winter season and so plays a large role in the outlooks.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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The city appeared to have reached the final stage of awarding a three-year, $27 million deal to a new security company on several occasions this year.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Up-and-comer status gifted el Khaleel’s group, Mantronix, with the glory of a four-hundred-dollar gig at the rec center, home to youth basketball games, baton-twirling competitions, after-school child care, and — on occasion — community concerts.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His hobbies include reading, listening to music and going on long, winding adventures on his road bike.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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The couple, who traveled together alongside their child on a tour bus, approached the outing not just as a professional endeavor but as a family adventure.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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Carvey explained that his ego had been inflated during that period of his career due to his increasing popularity from SNL and the Wayne's World movie.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Under the rule, individuals who do not prove at least 20 hours per week of work or participation in training programs can only receive benefits for three months within a three-year period.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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That’s partly because scientists know relatively little about what makes marine life sick.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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Join 400,000+ life-long learners exploring and improving with the world’s biggest thinkers.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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