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times

/taɪmz/ noun C2
  1. The circumstances of a certain time. · Modern times are so very different from the past.· The concept has existed since times unknown.
  2. A person's experiences or biography. · The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter.
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The Witch gave Dorothy a friendly little nod, whirled around on her left heel three times, and straightway disappeared, much to the surprise of little Toto, who barked after her loudly enough when she had gone, because he had been afraid even to growl while she stood by.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 12 · B2
“Ah, ha,” said the shipowner, “I am not in the least surprised, for she has been to me three times, inquiring if there were any news of the Pharaon.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 9 · C1
“Thanks—thanks; but, fortunately, I do not want for anything; and it chances that at times there are others who have need of me.” Dantès made a gesture.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 16 · C1
There are times when the small and lowly are the strongest to do mischief.”
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 51 · B2

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