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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Given the emotion, there are times you wonder how close Ramsay-Peaty is to walking away entirely.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
At times, she read “unidentified man” or “four unidentified women.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
But during these trying times, Lawson’s revamped Caesar salad is pure genius.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
The vibe was a sun-baked hybrid of Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca and a music festival—altitude, rivers of beer, and a crackling sense of anticipation at all times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
They come back a few times each year for weddings, funerals, powwows, and other family gatherings.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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