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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
Temperatures inside of cars can reach 125 degrees in minutes, even with windows cracked, and children overheat as much as five times faster than adults, the fact sheet said.
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Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Since launching in 1992, Powerball jackpots have been hit more than 400 times.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
While portals offer a vital communication channel for patients facing long appointment wait times, the cognitive load on physicians is immense.
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Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Since then, Lebanese health authorities say more than 4,250 people have been killed — a toll that surpasses the war deaths in Iran but in a country 16 times less populous.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
That’s how fertile the soccer talent is in Brazil, a country that has won the World Cup a record five times.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The new vessel has a laboratory space three times the size of the research vessel John Dempsey, officials said.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Since launching in 1992, Powerball jackpots have been hit more than 400 times.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
While portals offer a vital communication channel for patients facing long appointment wait times, the cognitive load on physicians is immense.
—
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Since then, Lebanese health authorities say more than 4,250 people have been killed — a toll that surpasses the war deaths in Iran but in a country 16 times less populous.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
That’s how fertile the soccer talent is in Brazil, a country that has won the World Cup a record five times.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The new vessel has a laboratory space three times the size of the research vessel John Dempsey, officials said.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for times
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Rather than dressing exclusively for high summer, the collection acknowledged the quieter moments—a cool breeze after sunset or the first hint of autumn creeping into late August.
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But even Bassitt, watching the montage of his greatest Jays moments, appreciated the memories.
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Travelers are trading marathon tasting schedules for immersive vineyard walks, meaningful conversations and experiences that create a deeper connection to Napa and Sonoma.
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Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners.
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Heavy fabrics, clingy materials, and tight silhouettes only make hot days feel even hotter — but light, breezy dresses make cool and easy outfits.
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The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.
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The modular design also supports flexible storage durations of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours.
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These personalized vacations allow travelers to choose their companions, customize itineraries, and select flexible dates and durations, avoiding potential personality clashes.
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On casual occasions, this T-shirt dress is an easy way to be presentable—and comfortable.
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The Slovenian sensation is aiming to join the select crowd of Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only riders to have won cycling's most prestigious race on five occasions.
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The Saturday morning series, which ran from 1986 to 1991, was gleefully surreal, sending Venkman, Egon and company into increasingly bizarre supernatural adventures unconstrained by live-action budgets.
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Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
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The share of adults ages 25-34 who were homeowners (heads of household or their spouses) dwindled from 40% in 2005 to 29% in 2024, according to research by the Urban Institute, based on census data.
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His winning series, taken across the Netherlands, turns to the street markets, a space where people of all ages and backgrounds meet, exchange words, share warmth and move on.
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In a particularly eerie feat of conformity, every man in the portrait gallery wears a near-identical blue coat, even though portraits from their lifetimes feature them dressed in an assortment of brown, black, gray and other-colored garments.
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For generations of Americans, 2026 is the first major national anniversary in their lifetimes.
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