by this time
Example Sentences
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Los Angeles police have shot at 13 people so far this year, compared to 27 by this time last year, according to department statistics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
But if you are networking, perhaps taking a temporary job and saving money where you can, by this time next year, I’d bet you won’t still be in this position.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
This is 45% lower than the number recorded by this time last year and down 18% on the same period in 2024.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
And its celestial allusions reflect the nation’s expanded focus, the fact that by this time Americans’ ambitions had moved beyond their earthly realm to settle upon the stars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Some girls were nervous, but I had given a few interviews by this time, and I was a bit more comfortable in front of a camera, although, truth be told, I did still get nervous.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
