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Fifth time vs Fifth times

The correct phrase to use here is 'fifth time.' The word 'time' should be singular when used in this context. 'Fifth times' isn't a correct construction in English.
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Fifth time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the fifth occurrence of an event or action. 'Time' should remain singular in this context.

Examples:

  • This is the fifth time I've told you not to do that.
  • It's the fifth time this week that he's been late.
  • Aug 16, 2024 ... Watched Interstellar for the fifth time. God,why is it so addictive ...
  • Down for the Fifth Time. Flamingosis. Pleasure Palette20153:23. Flamingosis. Artist. Flamingosis. Recommended based on this song. All in My MindVanilla.
  • Mar 22, 2021 ... They are both quite rude. If it is the fifth time, either you didn't communicate it as clearly as you think you did, or it's not the same ...
  • The Fifth Time is the Charm: Coming Out as a Two-Time Suicide Attempt Survivor. March 31, 2017 – 4 min read. By Jamie Brickhouse. Tagged:.
  • Apr 5, 2023 ... This is literally the fifth time he's tried to visit me tonight. This is ridiculous. · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you ...
  • Mar 11, 2022 ... - It's happened for the fifth time. Do these sentences mean the same or is there a difference between them?
  • For the fifth time since 2016, the American League Central runs through Cleveland! #ForTheLand.
  • Feb 15, 2017 ... taking the DAT a fifth time... Thread starter Allaboutteeth5; Start date Feb 15, 2017. This forum made possible through the generous support ...
  • Dec 15, 2023 ... Fifth-time redo mitral valve replacement via right thoracotomy under systemic hyperkalemia cardiopulmonary bypass without aortic cross-clamp.
  • Apr 1, 2024 ... 1655 likes, 36 comments - alacamoire on April 1, 2024: "March in PR, 2024 This was the fifth time we've vacationed at @doradobeachreserve.

Fifth times

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Times' should not be used in the plural form in this context.

  • Dec 3, 2023 ... 13K likes, 95 comments - rachelgoodwinmakeup on December 3, 2023: "Fifth times the charm! #emmastone absolutely KILLED IT on SNL last night!
  • Jun 11, 2024 ... Reread the fifth times and this is still my favourite panel from the manga.
  • Jun 13, 2021 ... Fifth times a charm? Chase for LLC or Sole Prop? tag. Get your FICO ® Score for free. No credit card required. Get Access Now. Advertiser ...
  • Dec 29, 2022 ... ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. Fifth times the charm. Chonky Sling. Project Pictures. r/myog - Chonky Sling. Chonky Sling. learnmyog.com.
  • Aug 29, 2022 ... Solve negative one fifth times the quantity 4 minus 14 times the quantity one fourth squared end quantity end quantity.18 over 80 one eighth negative one and ...
  • Fifth Times A Charm ; Year: 2020 ; Type: Painting ; Medium: Acrylic on MDF board ; Dimensions: 36 1/2h x 40w x 3/4d in ...
  • Apr 6, 2014 ... The pop group, Fifth Harmony, have announced the “Fifth Times A Charm Tour” in North America. Before You Exit will be joining from June 4 to ...
  • Nov 16, 2022 ... Question: the quantity negative 7 minus one fifth times p end quantity plus the quantity nine tenths times p minus 2 end quantity.
  • The Fifth Times the Charm – Breeding Scleromystax barbatus. 13 February 2010 29 April 2023. Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on Pinterest Share ...

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