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sign of the times

[sahyn uhv thuh tahymz] / ˈsaɪn əv ðə ˈtaɪmz /




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But she knows it’s a sign of the times.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2025

Still, the car tax’s resurfacing as an issue is a sign of the times, Rozell added, as it’s yet another expense for cost-conscious voters.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025

Being tired is linked to something deeper than just overwork or a sign of the times.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2025

Disturbing, to be sure, and a grim sign of the times.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

From seminary to corrections academy: a sign of the times.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover