times

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 These entries, laying out a monthslong plot in excruciating detail, revealed multiple visits to Tops Friendly Markets to survey the store’s layout and analyze a Google graph feature for the location’s busiest times. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025 Change is inherently pressured, and building 'organizational muscles' in times of adversity helps make teams more resilient and ultimately antifragile. Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Huawei built its advantage by having five times as many chips. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025 Cyrus' name has been mentioned multiple times over the years as a potential Super Bowl halftime performer. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025 Vote as many times as you’d like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025 Article 4 has been used seven times since NATO was created in 1949, the Guardian reported. George Petras, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Martin reached base three times on Monday and scored each time, collecting a pair of hits and a walk. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025 With contributions across disciplines, the legends featured in the pages of WWD over the decades let their passion fuel innovation, shaping and evolving brand legacies and the industry to reflect the times while leaving an indelible mark. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • In Minnesota, the Yankees experienced some shaky moments from the bullpen.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • In an exclusive photo diary shared with People, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star offers a glimpse into her first week of rehearsals, glam sessions, and family moments leading up to the live premiere.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Cortège often feels like a beautiful but diluted version of experiences that Cirque du Soleil and Burning Man execute with more conviction and coherence.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • With a mix of humor and introspection, Turturro’s speech reflected on his experiences taking care of his late brother with mental challenges and physical illness.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Because of its open-work design, the sweater makes a versatile choice for cool, end-of-summer nights and warm fall days.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But the gap closes for the return trip, with other carriers providing flight options with durations ranging from a little more than 28 hours to 33 hours.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Cryptocurrencies are notoriously unpredictable, with token prices capable of fluctuating significantly over short durations.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Getty Images That upward trajectory stands in contrast to the United States, where life expectancy virtually flatlined during the 2010s and even dipped slightly on occasions during the 2010s—a trend blamed in large part on a surge in deaths from overdoses from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • With the palace undergoing renovations and Charles eager to showcase Windsor Castle’s history, the Trumps instead dined in St George’s Hall, a chamber rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1992 and often used for grand ceremonial occasions.
    Nik Popli, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Fly Who Flew Under the Sea — and the story features more adventures with Flynn, the curious fly from her first book, The Fly Who Flew to Space, which was released in 2024.
    Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The property, located in the heart of Jackson, has an on-site concierge to book safaris, outdoor adventures, and wellness appointments to relax between autumn adventures.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • The organization's mission includes creating opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds, Jordan told gala guests.
    Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
  • This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.
    Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • Well, rest assured, no Broncos fan ever wants to hear the word leverage again in their collective lifetimes.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Kennedy’s overarching goal of addressing chronic disease could take many lifetimes to achieve.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025

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