timed

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It took me under an hour to set it up—I timed it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The discovery reveals how cells keep growth and development on schedule by coordinating a series of carefully timed bursts of gene activity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Opening Sunday, it is just one of many exhibitions and events timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Monroe’s birth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"It was timed to make sure we got it out, and it had a fair wave of attention before other dramas kicked off," said an ally.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Holding a stopwatch, he timed the new employee’s attempts.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides