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sign of the times

[sahyn uhv thuh tahymz]

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an event, action, etc., that reveals an important trend in the culture, economy, or environment.
I’m seeing a lot more cyclists on my commute—must be a sign of the times, or maybe just gas prices.
The people I talk to don’t see these layoffs as a reflection on the company, but rather a sign of the times.
Christianity.��an event that seems to fulfill prophecy, especially prophecy relating to the Judgment or the return of Jesus Christ.
In his book about life in the last days before the Second Coming, he lists many signs of the times apparent in our generation.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sign of the times¹

First recorded in 1520–30

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The trailer, which progresses through an intense montage set to Harry Styles’ “Sign of the Times,” teases Gosling’s signature humor.

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"Like friends don't lie and it all tastes the same in the dark / When your vinyl and your coffee collection is a sign of the times / You're getting spiritually enlightened at 29."

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Another sign of the times surfaced Tuesday, when the league’s annual press release detailing Jackie Robinson Day made no reference to the phrases “Black,” “racism,” nor “color barrier” as it has in years past, as noted by an editor from the Southern California News Group.

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In what may be a sign of the times, and not an especially healthy one, my readers and friends recently have been filling my email inbox with questions about whether Donald Trump and White House insiders have been manipulating the stock market with his vacillating announcements about tariffs and the economy.

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“�� we’re seeing in Hollywood is a sign of the times,” said Harper, who has worked with and advised studios and entertainment companies on DEI programs.

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