times
Americanpreposition
Etymology
Origin of times
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; see time ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing times
Example Sentences
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A single agent-powered task can burn through dozens of times' more tokens than a simple chat message.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
The cost of the state pension triple lock is forecast to be three times' higher by the end of the decade than its original estimate, according to the government's official forecaster.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025
Or, as the famous quote from the 1942 film Casablanca goes: "Play it once, Sam. For old times' sake."
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2024
With common requirements for renters to earn three times’ the monthly rent, the couple estimates they can afford a rental costing about $2,400 for their family of six.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2023
For old times' sake Grace Wexler catered the party herself and passed among the guests with a tray of appetizers.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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