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in time
1Before 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 .
In the proper musical tempo or rhythm, as in It's important to dance in time to the music . [c. 1700]
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
2Example Sentences
Bell 2, Garfield 0: Defending City champion Bell is starting to find its pitching just in time to win the battle for first place in the Eastern League.
The skips in time that occur in the play are unnecessarily italicized.
It seems doubtful they can turn around this malaise in time for the visit of champions Northampton on 11 May, with two more games - away at Harlequins, home to Sale - to complete a torrid campaign.
Further investment and equity from others if needed in time is not being ruled out, but only from those – like the Allyns – who will be emotionally, as well as financially, invested.
"He will be spending in time in prison with one eye over his shoulder."
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