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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
According to Powerball, the jackpot has been hit almost 200 times since the lottery's inception in 1992.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Council members say the plan will give them time to learn more about the facilities and consider how to approach future data center developments within the confines of state law.
—Mary Ramsey
updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
His physicality is somehow both exacting and fluid at the same time.
—Michelle Nader, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
For the first time in the property’s history, the restaurant extends out onto the lake itself, drawing on the floating dining decks common around the Italian village of Bellagio that inspired the resort’s original design.
—Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Council members say the plan will give them time to learn more about the facilities and consider how to approach future data center developments within the confines of state law.
—Mary Ramsey
updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
His physicality is somehow both exacting and fluid at the same time.
—Michelle Nader, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
For the first time in the property’s history, the restaurant extends out onto the lake itself, drawing on the floating dining decks common around the Italian village of Bellagio that inspired the resort’s original design.
—Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
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For Larry Nemecek, president of the Will Rogers Ranch Foundation, the centennial arrives at a pivotal moment for both Route 66 and the historic ranch as stakeholders consider how best to preserve and reinterpret Rogers’ legacy following the fire.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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But one of the loudest cheers came in the first quarter's waning moments, when backup big man Mitchell Robinson made a free throw that seemed to bounce off of every part of the rim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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This had the effect of doubling the experience for everyone but Pippa.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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This stunning resort has 11 pool experiences, including a kid-friendly waterscape with a splash pad, waterslide, and gentle 18-inch-deep pool.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The new strategy comes a day after 21 people were arrested at a watch party that became violent and destructive, according to a law enforcement official.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Chelsea’s 2005 summer signing of Ghana midfielder Michael Essien catapulted them into the national consciousness to the point where his manager there at the time, Jose Mourinho, is still a popular figure across Ghana to this day.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Consistent with remarks from her fellow central bankers, Bowman noted that the policy reaction depends on the duration of the conflict with Iran.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Every foot off target is a point added to the score, and every second outside the duration target is multiplied by four and added to the score.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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On at least two occasions in 1777 and 1778, American forces gathered here in the thousands in attempts to upend the British occupation.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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After gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, the country had tried and failed to make FIFA’s global jamboree on seven occasions, three times coming within one match (or round) of a place in the tournament.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Originally from Long Island, New York, and shaped by 20 years in southern Arizona, her work examines the intersection of wild landscapes, small-town culture, and the spirit of adventure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The sci-fi adventure is targeting $30 million by Sunday, which is a slow start considering the $200 million production budget.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Your cancellation goes into effect at the end of your current subscription period.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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That's the same day the DOJ faces a hearing in the Virginia case that could decide whether the fund is legally blocked for a longer period of time, as lawsuits continue to unfold.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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But now all of those have been ticked off, there is still one big dream left in his football life.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Depicting newsrooms, farms, factories and street life, the Depression‑era scenes transform the tower into a time capsule of California during the Great Depression.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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