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a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
in his chronology of their relationship, they had communication problems right from the start
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Recent Examples of chronology
Perhaps time travel into the past is forbidden for exactly these reasons, according to Stephen Hawking's chronology protection conjecture.
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Outside Goodison on Thursday, a supporter stopped in the cold to take a picture of a section of the Everton Timeline — a chronology of important events that decorate the outside of the old stadium.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Instead, Gracey rearranges the chronology, finding numbers that thematically match the events of his protagonist’s life.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
Was the real-time format baked in from the get-go, and was that part of what excited you about a return to the genre?
That calls into question all the various chronologies of this and all the different sort of iterations.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Outside Goodison on Thursday, a supporter stopped in the cold to take a picture of a section of the Everton Timeline — a chronology of important events that decorate the outside of the old stadium.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Instead, Gracey rearranges the chronology, finding numbers that thematically match the events of his protagonist’s life.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
Was the real-time format baked in from the get-go, and was that part of what excited you about a return to the genre?
That calls into question all the various chronologies of this and all the different sort of iterations.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronology
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The partnership started in 2024, focusing on creating exclusive trading cards and memorabilia that highlight the team's successful history in the sport.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Those aging Steam Decks might not be powerful enough to run a game like Half-Life 3 at maximum graphics settings, but Valve games have a history of scaling down well on low-end systems.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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This story was originally published February 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2025
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Reuters This story has been updated with additional information.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Information in federal systems includes Treasury payments that could be used to figure out the details of intelligence programs or health and personnel records that could reveal the identities of agents or the responsibilities of clandestine officers.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Last year was the hottest ever for the contiguous United States, and the hurricane season was among the costliest on record.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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International trade accounts for 32 percent of appliances and 30 percent of softwood lumber, according to NAHB economists, so tariffs could be a major factor in builder sentiment.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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These accounts hold the same investments as a regular brokerage account, but grow tax-advantaged for your child’s future.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2025
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This difference in perception can create friction with white women, who may frame these struggles through a lens of personal failings, a narrative that imposter syndrome encourages.—
Shari Dunn,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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The expansion's narrative will focus on Lea, the legendary Stalker, and explore her connection to Pinocchio.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Diplomat — which premiered in April 2023 — chronicles Kate, the U.S. ambassador to the U.K., attempting to prevent another world war after a British aircraft carrier was bombed.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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When tragedy strikes, the film shifts into a chronicle of endurance, of solitude and grief.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a weekly look inside the region’s biggest stories.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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There is a scintilla of potential intrigue in this revelation, and there’s a version of this narrative that sets him up as a politically interesting threat to Isla & Co.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Vandalism and lechery are among the milder affronts that occur on Winifred’s watch, and her narration, though sombre, sparkles.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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What: The Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey present the story of African-American dance through a multimedia program combining live performances with pictures and narration.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Chronology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronology. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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