chronological

Example Sentences

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We have horological tools to measure it and chronological methods to give it order, yet in other respects, time is entirely subject to human whim.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

The production took place in two-episode blocks and was primarily chronological, with directors David Gordon Green and Charlotte Brändström at the helm.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Survivors whose biological age was higher than their actual chronological age had more difficulty with memory and attention.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

Reddit is organised into user-created communities called subreddits, where content is ranked by user voting rather than chronological order.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

This doesn’t mean they should be rattled off in chronological order, but the sequence of ideas should make sense.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner