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Discover LudwigThe phrase "times spending" is not grammatically correct
It is unclear what the intended meaning is, and it does not follow the normal structure of a sentence. It is not commonly used in written English. A possible correction could be "spending time" which is a grammatically correct phrase that means using time. An example sentence could be: "I enjoy spending time with my family on weekends."
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Even during good times, spending does not keep up.
She was admitted to hospital several times, spending her 21st birthday on a psychiatric ward.
Over its history, the team has changed hands several times, spending 14 years on the public markets.
Under the current terms, loyalty program members can buy a $2 coffee 12 times – spending $24 – to receive a freebie.
Between March 2011 and July 2012, Mr. Shepherd visited North Korea four times, spending a total of three months climbing and photographing 24 Baekdudaegan peaks.
Winterthur's team reviewed 250 collections to gather 160 objects, at times spending 12-hour days at four sites in a row.
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Just yesterday, after indulging myself in one of my other favorite past-times, spending time in an Apple Store, I found myself in a neighboring Borders bookstore doing my usual scouting for what's new in the world of books.
Actual sleep, not time spent in bed.
More cleaning time spent not cleaning.
I cherish time spent with my mother.
Time spent: 40 minutes.
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