chronological

Example Sentences

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We have horological tools to measure it and chronological methods to give it order, yet in other respects, time is entirely subject to human whim.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

The production took place in two-episode blocks and was primarily chronological, with directors David Gordon Green and Charlotte Brändström at the helm.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The film takes a roughly chronological approach to her career, but the aesthetic is that of a dynamic collagist, piecing together films, interviews and audio recordings into a portrait of real depth and style.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Reddit is organised into user-created communities called subreddits, where content is ranked by user voting rather than chronological order.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

We timed ourselves often: “WethepeopleoftheUnitedStatesinordertoformamore- perfect union ...” I had memorized the Presidents of the United States from Washington to Roosevelt in chronological as well as alphabetical order.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou