in time to

idiom

: in a way that matched the speed of
We clapped in time to the music.

Examples of in time to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An endangered addax calf at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge arrived in time to celebrate Mother's Day with his mom. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024 An addax, a critically endangered animal, at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge just gave birth to her first calf just in time to celebrate Mother's Day. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024 My summers were split between going to Japan in the early part of the summer with my mother, and then hopefully getting back in time to go to harvest. Michael Schaub, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024 Photo : Getty Images Best Throwback: Mackinac Island Airport, Michigan Travel back in time to this island in Northern Michigan that requires a ferry, boat, or plane to access. Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 United Launch Alliance As a result, a required orbit insertion burn did not happen on time and because of unrelated communications issues, flight controllers were unable to regain control in time to press ahead with a space station rendezvous. William Harwood, CBS News, 7 May 2024 The emergency declaration may be the only way to get money in time to prevent more babies from getting sick or dying. Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 7 May 2024 The unlikely allies are forced to work together when the tyrannical Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, leading Red and Chloe to travel back in time to undo the traumatic event that set Red’s mother down her villainous path. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 6 May 2024 The agreement immediately gave the university control of its facilities in time to allow students to finish classes and hold in-person graduation ceremonies and an alumni reunion this month. Maureen Farrell, New York Times, 3 May 2024

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“In time to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20time%20to. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

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