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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

Another sign of the times: Meme-stock ETF is back from the dead.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025

The deal is also a sign of the times.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025

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

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2025

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

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover