in time
Idioms- at this point (in time)
- in due time
- in good time
- in the nick of (just in) time
- on time
- stitch in time
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Before a time limit expires, early enough, as in His speech begins at eight, so we've arrived in time . It is often put as in time for , as in Please come in time for dinner . [Second half of 1400s] Also see in good time .
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Eventually, within an indefinite period, as in In time you'll see that Dad was right . [c. 1450] Also see in due course .
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In the proper musical tempo or rhythm, as in It's important to dance in time to the music . [c. 1700]
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Example Sentences
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Conservationists have said they are worried a grant the charity had secured is at risk if the work is not completed in time.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Trump pushed for a new granite helicopter landing pad on the White House South Lawn to be open in time for Xi's visit, which will include a grand state dinner.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
People walking on the boardwalk narrowly evaded getting hit, with one woman jumping over the railing just in time before the car sped by.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The Census Bureau’s annual report released Tuesday provides an economic snapshot in time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Ikaika says, and he opens his eyes in time to see the second surfer get eaten by whitewash.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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