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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That’s four times the average contribution per quarter since 2000.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Early in his career, Scheffler coughed up the lead after 54 holes a number of times, including when leading Rory McIlroy by six shots at the Tour Championship in 2022.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Her son Byron Lill broke down several times as he read out a statement to the court about the impact it had had on him.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
At times in 2024, when Hernandez was living with her aunt in Los Angeles, Burke would come by the home to pick the teen up for dates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
I had read a thousand times the story of Jesus’ arrest—how soldiers had slapped Him, laughed at Him, flogged Him.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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