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'in living memory' is a correct phrase in written English.
It is used to mean recently, in the recent past, or within the lifetime of a living person. Example: The drought that lasted from 2020 to 2021 was the longest in living memory.
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in living memory
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In recent history, in recorded history amongst the lifespan of extant people; events or situations which can be remembered by people that are still alive.
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The worst campaign in living memory?
It is also the most unpopular government in living memory.
We've only had one (1977) in living memory.
Nonetheless, his was the most recognisable voice in living memory.
The drought too is the most severe in living memory.
That hasn't been the case in living memory".
There had been no cholera here in living memory.
It's the biggest thing to hit beer in living memory.
[It is] the most extraordinary programme in living memory".
It is the closest fought election campaign in living memory.
"This year, we have had the worst drought in living memory across east Africa.
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