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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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
Thousands of homes were lost, and thousands more evacuated, not always in time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
A prospective study follows patients forward in time, while an observational study tracks what happens without assigning participants to different treatments.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
The review is expected to be completed in time for the next elections in 2030.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
“I’m off the clock until tomorrow morning. What are the chances of getting me back in time for work?”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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