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
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
The French team have timed their ascent to perfection and the fans feel it.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2022
Mirin Fader couldn’t have timed an inside look into the improbable rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo any better, with the Greek sensation leading the Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA title in tandem with the book’s release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2021
“We could scarcely have timed our landing better. We have potential friends and allies at every hand.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
