our time

noun

: the present period of time
He is one of the greatest actors of our time.

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The global water crisis is one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025 The list includes all of the biggest superstars of our time – but, of course, only females and groups fronted by them – from veteran hitmakers who have been at it for decades to newer names who have managed to break records and claim chart-topping smashes in just a few years. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Profiling one of the greatest country music families of our time, the doc examines Naomi Judd’s complicated bond with her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, that both tied them together and drove them apart. William Earl, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025 Winning is everything now, so competing for first prize and a gold medal will occupy our time and our thoughts and take our strength and power. Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for our time

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“Our time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/our%20time. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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