time
noun
the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
have timed
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present perfectof time.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The company couldn’t have timed its debut any worse, as the prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies External link have come crashing down this year.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
The NBA couldn’t have timed this any better: Lakers vs.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
Garden tickets have timed admission dates and should be reserved online.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2023
For as long as nations have gone to war, leaders have timed diplomatic efforts to complement those on the battlefield, much as they have ordered military advances to bolster their positions at the negotiation table.
From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2023
“Angelica’s just getting dinner on,” Helen said; “you couldn’t have timed it better.”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
