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a sign of the times

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a sign of the times
something that shows what a society is like now Young people are so rude, but I guess it's just a sign of the times.
Usage notes: most often refers to negative characteristics
See also: sign, times
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IT was a sign of the times that Emily Wilding Davison, the suffragette trampled to death after invading the track in the 1913 Derby, was criticised at the time for frightening the King's horse.
IT was a sign [...] by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
IT is a sign of the times that Heather Mills, someone with no discernible talent or extraordinary attributes, should be famous and fabulously wealthy.
Letter: The BIG issue - Just shut it Heather! by The Mirror (London, England)
Sadly, it's a sign of the times that we are susceptible to terrorist attack and constant vigilance is required.
Subway bid to beat terrorists; Exclusive by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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