in season
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At the right time, opportunely, as in “The two young men desired to get back again in good season” (Charles Dickens, Martin Chuzzlewit , 1844).
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Available and ready for eating, or other use; also, legal for hunting or fishing. For example, Strawberries are now in season , or Let me know when trout are in season and I'll go fishing with you . Both usages date from the 1300s, as does the antonym out of season , used for “inopportunely,” “unavailable,” and also for “not in fashion.” For example, Sorry, oysters are out of season this month , or This style used to be very popular, but it's been out of season for several years .
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We’d get some yellow watermelons, which are in season right now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Anton’s job eventually requires him to go back to the office in season two, a transition that will prove to be harder than he thought.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
It’s been seven years since the series made its American debut, and revealing much of what happens in season 2 spoils the cliff-hangers of season 1.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
When things are in season, there’s a lot of supply and the price might be lower.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Deer ain’t in season, that’s what,” I answer.
From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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