times
Americanpreposition
Etymology
Origin of times
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; time ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It sounds crazy to say that Freeman could play two or three times as long with the Braves and enter the Hall of Fame as a Dodger.
From Los Angeles Times
Several times while training for Ironman triathlons, I’ve crashed my bike and jumped right back up—there was so much adrenaline flowing that I didn’t feel pain in the moment.
Insp Alan King, of Police Scotland, said the vandalism had caused great expense to the "public purse" while councils were "bearing what are harsh economic times".
From BBC
Clarity was founded in 1854 to provide employment opportunities for blind people, and in recent times focused on making soap.
From BBC
Full of thunderous strings and Wagnerian vocals, it starts off as an opera song, changes tempo three times, introduces a guest verse from Bjork and ends with an almighty rave breakdown.
From BBC
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