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a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
in his chronology of their relationship, they had communication problems right from the start
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Recent Examples of chronology
Break down the chronology of your and Christian’s relationship.
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Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Written in third person narration, the novel follows a linear chronology of events.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office redacted the shooter’s precise movements through the school from a report that detailed his path and has consistently declined to make public the chronology of the attack, so Desmond’s exact route during the shooting remains unclear.
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Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
But the chronology does appear to state that Tartaglione, referred to by his initials, told investigators Epstein had left him a note.
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Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chronology
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Written in third person narration, the novel follows a linear chronology of events.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office redacted the shooter’s precise movements through the school from a report that detailed his path and has consistently declined to make public the chronology of the attack, so Desmond’s exact route during the shooting remains unclear.
—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
But the chronology does appear to state that Tartaglione, referred to by his initials, told investigators Epstein had left him a note.
—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chronology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronology
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The pages contained everything to know, all the history of the island and the church.
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Anticipation for the milestone holiday has been building for much of the year, serving as an opportunity for Americans to reflect on their complicated history as onetime colonists of an empire who became a superpower of their own.
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The platform has featured traditional adverts for bets, but CazéTV’s commentators have also promoted betting during the games, blending advertising with commentary of the action on the pitch.
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At once pugnaciously combative and unreservedly sentimental, Landon chose to take the series out with a commentary on class revolt.
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This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Gil was trapped beneath more than 100 tons of rubble after the partial collapse of the Galerias Playa Grande commercial center, which includes buildings nine and four stories tall.
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Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.
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But the records do not identify Swift or Kelce or indicate whether the event is directly connected to the couple.
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When the accounts first launched many said other than the free $1,000 from the government, maybe not.
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On Wednesday, July 1, the 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West posted to her and her mother’s joint TikTok account, posing with bright blue hair, nail piercings and even a skull design on her lipstick.
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Times staff writers Seema Mehta and Phil Willon contributed to this report.
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The report argues that the museum has deemphasized America’s founding, noting the absence of major exhibits devoted to the Founding Fathers or key events of the American Revolution as the country marks its 250th anniversary.
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The against-all-odds survival narrative stunned even veteran first responders.
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Warren Buffett maintains his faith in America's resilience and innovation, while Elon Musk highlights technology's role in shaping national narratives.
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The 13-track record chronicles the lifespan of a relationship, from the exuberance of initial infatuation to the whiplash of begging for affection from a partner that was once so easily enamored.
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Plot synopsis House of the Dragon attempts to condense and dramatize the conflicting accounts presented in Fire & Blood—stitched together from testimonies and court chronicles—into a single authoritative narrative.
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“Chronology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronology. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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