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5th time vs 5th times

The correct phrase here is '5th time.' The word 'time' should be singular when used in this context.
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5th time

This is the correct form. 'Time' should be singular when referring to a specific instance.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific occurrence or repetition of an event, with 'time' being singular to denote a single instance.

Examples:

  • This is my 5th time visiting this museum.
  • It's her 5th time participating in the competition.
  • Feb 20, 2022 ... Rewatching for the 5th time. This really is the greatest show ever. Every time I watch it, it gets better and the music is phenomenal.
  • Not again, I've gotten Covid for the 5th time. Posted by bobbyd1017 @becky1024, Jul 18, 2022. For those of you that have gotten Covid multiple time like me, ...
  • Sep 9, 2021 ... This is my 5th time rewatching SAO... And this arc kills my heart every time how many of you have the same feeling as me? Mother's Rosario.
  • New phobie for like the 5th time · COMMUNITY DISCUSSION GENERAL DISCUSSIONS · tossersauce October 8, 2023, 6:27pm 1. pixil-frame-0 (2) Guys I am too lazy to ...
  • I was published today for the 5th time in the Wall Street Journal.
  • Jul 15, 2024 ... OKC hit 100°. 5th time this year. Hoping it's the second to last.
  • Oct 29, 2021 ... My boyfriend broke up with me today for the 5th time. My self-esteem is hitting the fan. I have my apartment, I'm a single mom, ...
  • Jan 31, 2018 ... Click to expand... I think it's your DAT score, with ur 5th time apply you need to retake it and get ...
  • Oct 29, 2021 ... 5th time..! God..! Are you waiting for 6th time? Its just his official caught numbers, imagine his unofficial uncaught cheats. get a better ...
  • Dec 15, 2018 ... I got caught for 5th time stealing under 100.00 of merchandise. I have a sickness when I take xanax or klonopin. Do you think it would help ...

Alternatives:

  • 5th occasion
  • 5th instance
  • 5th occurrence
  • 5th repetition
  • 5th go

5th times

This is incorrect. 'Times' should not be used in this context as 'time' should be singular.

  • Sep 22, 2021 ... 5th times a charm! Finally got my first ride on [Manta]!. Photo. r ...
  • 5th Times A Charm, Rushden. 607 likes · 40 talking about this · 67 were here. A group of Small businesses all offering quirky, unusual & beautiful goodies.
  • Sep 5, 2023 ... (Ch2) Surely, the 2nd (..3rd,4th or 5th) times the charm! Fanart.
  • Aug 20, 2024 ... 3305 likes, 48 comments - twigg_emma on August 20, 2024: "5th times a charm Thank you to an amazing team, family, country.
  • 5th Times a Charm is the name of Fifth Harmony's Fourth Headlining Tour and Summer Tour. It was announced March 31st. It began May 3, 2014.
  • Sep 23, 2015 ... 102 likes, 5 comments - aboulier8 on September 23, 2015: "5th times a charm ? #supersenior".
  • Feb 25, 2023 ... Home. Blog. Instagram · Shop My Closet. Post. Search. Sign Up. The Curated Curvy. Jan 20, 2022; 3 min. 5th Times a Charm, Right? Updated: Feb 25 ...
  • May 31, 2021 ... 175 likes, 1 comments - bestcocktails on May 31, 2021: "Follow ▶️ @bestcocktails Post ▶️ @cocktail_contessa 5th TIMES A CHARM?
  • Aug 14, 2020 ... Read Welp 5th times the charm from the story I got tagged by sushimelonn (SushiMelon) with 14 reads. tagging, tagged. Huskiri thanks for the ...
  • Aug 8, 2023 ... 415 likes, 24 comments - sophie_copelin on August 8, 2023: "5th times a charm❤️".

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