temporality

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But according to his family, friends and colleagues, the knowledge of life’s temporality was also what made Candy the kind, compassionate man he was.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025

In its atmosphere of gnawing discomfort with imposed secrecy about bad men, “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” is a uniquely dimensional work of character and temporality.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

Fuentes’s approach to temporality — where “all times are important,” she said, and “no time has ever been resolved” — is a particular touchstone.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024

That’s because Nelson’s sons Lukas and Micah understand their father’s unique position in temporality with an intimacy the rest of us will never comprehend.

From Washington Post • May 2, 2023

"I have no charge, Dr. Lundin," replied the page— "Call me not doctor," said the chamberlain, "since I have laid aside my furred gown and bonnet, and retired me into this temporality of chamberlainship."

From The Abbot by Scott, Walter, Sir