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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Bear in mind that these kinds of speed tests only represent a snapshot in time and can be affected by several factors, like network conditions, the number of users on the server, etc.
From Salon
Enough could be done on Grand Avenue in time for the Olympics to make a difference if we begin this minute.
From Los Angeles Times
"We are used to thinking of astronomy as a snapshot in time," Rathore said.
From Science Daily
A different measure is to compare economies using dollars from a fixed point in time, thus eliminating the effects of inflation.
This month marks 30 years since Villa last won silverware, the 1996 League Cup under Brian Little, and after awful Premier League form Villa may have revived their season just in time.
From BBC
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