in time

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1. 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 .

2. In the proper musical tempo or rhythm, as in It's important to dance in time to the music . [c. 1700]

3. Eventually, within an indefinite period, as in In time you'll see that Dad was right . [c. 1450] Also see in due course .

in time

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Example Sentences

This far back in time, some details are too fuzzy to make out.

From Los Angeles Times

The cold spell looks set to last for about a week for many, before milder Atlantic air returns in time for the start of winter.

From BBC

Which, to be clear, is a reason the Oscars remain so much fun, not to mention a valuable snapshot of what movies and performances academy voters deem worthy at a specific moment in time.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the titles that have our writing staff stoked: “Gladiator II,” “Wicked,” “Joker: Folie à Deux,” “Blitz,” “Anora,” “We Live in Time” and “The Apprentice.”

From Los Angeles Times

Among the titles that have our writing staff stoked: “Gladiator II,” “Wicked,” “Joker: Folie à Deux,” “Blitz,” “Anora,” “We Live in Time” and “The Apprentice.”

From Los Angeles Times

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