times

Definition of timesnext
plural of time
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as in moments
a particular point at which an event takes place remember that one time you tried to wash the dog in the sink

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as in days
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing back in my parents' time, families usually had only one car

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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 Brind’Amour made sure the Hurricanes kept getting back up after losing in the conference final twice in the past three years and three times in their current eight-year playoff run. Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 The 46-year-old has not always been a beloved figure at home and, at times, his calls have been divisive. Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 June 2026 Official tour stops, new cities and screening times will be announced via Martin’s social media outlets throughout the summer. Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Swiss democracy gives voters a direct say in policymaking through referendums typically held four times a year. ABC News, 14 June 2026 The Spurs put the pressure back on at different times throughout the game, though. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026 Batting leadoff, Benge scored three times and became the fourth Mets rookie with five hits and a homer in one game. Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 8 June 2026 Tensions have remained high since the ceasefire, and the two sides have launched attacks on each other multiple times in recent weeks. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Solo is now but a distant memory, and the Weapons star has proven himself several times over. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 8 June 2026
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  • This episode is hilarious, but it’s been so ruthlessly hacked down to giggle moments and ironic smash-cuts that important action and context are missing.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
  • Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.
    J.M. Banks June 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
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  • Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 20 June 2026
  • And while the kids enjoy monkey spotting and fun activities, adults can indulge in fine dining, a spa treatment, and cultural experiences, all supported by personal ambassadors for a seamless stay.
    Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
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  • Kogonada, who also wrote and edited the film, built the project around Hong Kong’s particular relationship with memory and movement, taking three days to identify a geography the team could navigate largely on foot.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
  • Life is a bit easier these days for Edie and her mom, Emily.
    Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 15 June 2026
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  • With habitats in place, along with solar and nuclear power stations, rotating astronaut crews could live and work on the moon for long durations much like space station fliers have done in Earth orbit for the past quarter century.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • Six were suspended for various durations.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
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  • Tunisia have qualified for the World Cup on six occasions but have never progressed beyond the group stage.
    Sam Joseph, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • There's a replica of the Oval Office − seen also at the Truman library, the Johnson library and the Clinton Library − as well as a display of dresses worn by the first lady at inaugural balls and other big occasions.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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  • Co-directed by the singer, the clip was artfully shot and empathetically told, and got fans sufficiently invested that Kiyoko eventually published a YA novel expanding the adventures of its young lovers, Coley and Sonya.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 June 2026
  • Ocean Explorer is a perfect ship for adventures in the polar regions; book a trip to Svalbard for hiking, polar bear (and walrus and arctic fox and reindeer) sightings, and kayaking.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Signing any player through ages 36-40 is a risk, especially when hundreds of millions are involved.
    Jim Bowden, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • For more than a decade, the Ignite fellowship has brought together storytellers ages 18 to 25 for professional development and community-building.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 June 2026
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  • Literal lifetimes separated the city from getting to celebrate the basketball team that feels like a family heirloom.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • The cume has now surpassed the lifetimes of Get Out, Smile, Weapons, and Nosferatu, becoming the seventh-biggest Horror of all-time.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 14 June 2026

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