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with time to spare

ADVERB
early
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beforehand immediate previous quick soon
WEAK
advanced ahead of time anticipative anticipatory before the appointed time direct immature on short notice on the dot overearly oversoon preceding precipitant precocious preexistent premature prompt pronto punctual seasonable speedy unanticipated unexpected untimely
Antonyms
WEAK
late later

Example Sentences

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The House-passed bill now goes to the US Senate, where leaders have vowed to back the measure "with time to spare".

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2024

He zipped a pass and Green calmly swished a three with time to spare, yet another offensive possession ending with Denver scoring and the Lakers left looking confused.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2022

Von Miller still believes the Rams will beat the buzzer with time to spare.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2021

"Then lockdown started, and I thought it was a good opportunity with time to spare," Armstrong added.

From Fox News • Sep. 1, 2021

Luckily, I had been warned by my bunkmates that Mains was difficult to navigate, so despite getting lost, I still arrived with time to spare.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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