in/within the space of

idiom

: before the end of (a stated time) : in (a stated time) or less

They finished in/within the space of an hour.

Examples of in/within the space of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the second time in the space of five days, Arsenal drew a blank. —James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025

By contrast, Spencer crossing the ocean in the space of an hour feels downright hurried. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025

Mom Dog's Struggle In Shelter After Puppies Adopted: ‘Shut Down Completely’ By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A shelter puppy was left devastated after being adopted and returned within the space of just two days. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025

Hüsker Dü began releasing albums in 1982, and created at an incredible pace, writing and releasing over 100 songs in the space of a little over five years. —Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Feb. 2025