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Discover LudwigThe phrase "ordinary time" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in religious contexts to refer to the period in the liturgical calendar that falls outside of any special seasons or holidays. It is often contrasted with "extraordinary time" which refers to the seasons or periods of celebration such as Advent or Lent. Example: "During ordinary time, the priest wears green vestments to represent the growth and renewal of the Church."
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ordinary time
proper noun
A season of the Christian liturgical calendar, celebrated in two segments: from the Monday following the baptism of Jesus Christ up to Ash Wednesday; and from Pentecost Monday to the first Sunday of Advent.
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It was still ordinary time.
I ran an ordinary time.
NO ORDINARY TIME, by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
But this is no ordinary time.
"Christmas is a heightened time and an ordinary time.
To be redeemed, Edmund must enter ordinary time and age.
Time where ordinary time was subject to significant time.
I thought I gave you an ordinary time answer.
"This is not an ordinary time," said Mrs Clinton.
Marie Howe employed plain speech in The Kingdom of Ordinary Time.
But Mr. Hagel was no ordinary senator serving at an ordinary time.
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