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Time has come vs Time came

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'Time has come' indicates that a particular moment or event has arrived or is imminent. 'Time came' refers to a specific moment in the past when something happened.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that a particular moment or event has arrived or is imminent.

"Time has come"

This phrase is used to express that the right moment for something has arrived or is about to happen. It is often used to convey a sense of readiness or inevitability.

Examples:

  • The time has come for us to make a decision.
  • The time has come to reveal the truth.
  • I believe the time has come for a change.
  • The time has come to take action.
  • She knew the time had come to say goodbye.
  • ... for access to the podcast, newsletter and inspirational writing by Graham Wardle and special guests. Click to read Time Has Come, a Substack publication.
  • Time Has Come Podcast. Home. Shorts. Library. Time Has Come Podcast. @TimeHasCome.
  • Listen to Graham Wardle's Time Has Come podcast with Graham Wardle on Apple Podcasts.
  • Nov 12, 2024 ... Nance believes that the time has come for leaders to adopt a holistic understanding of leadership excellence, one that is not just reactive ...
  • The Time Has Come. A Novel. By Will Leitch,. On Sale: May 14, 2024. The Time Has Come. Listen to an Audio Sample. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. Here ...
  • Feb 23, 2015 ... "The time has come to open thy heart/wallet." So apparently when people are trying to listen to songs on my band's page they get this ...
  • Amazon.com: The Time Has Come: A Novel: 9780063238510: Leitch, Will: Books.
  • Jan 23, 2023 ... ... time has come to open thy wallet"? Also, how many times do you think a song/album needs to be streamed before someone decides to buy it ...
  • Sep 6, 2024 ... The Time Has Come · Whose Confidence? · Not So Transitory · Opposing Forces · Paradox of Negative Savings · Payroll Conundrum · Longevity Is Here.
  • Sep 9, 2023 ... ... time has come". Screen Glitch that says "Your time has come". TheToxicComrade. By TheToxicComrade. September 9, 2023 in Resolved Malware Removal ...

Alternatives:

  • It's time
  • The moment has arrived
  • It's about time
  • The right time has come
  • The time is now

This phrase is correct and is used to refer to a specific moment in the past when something happened.

"Time came"

This phrase is used to talk about a particular point in the past when an event occurred. It is often used to narrate or describe past events.

Examples:

  • The time came when we had to say goodbye.
  • The time came for us to make a decision.
  • I remember the time came when everything changed.
  • The time came for her to face the truth.
  • When the time came, he knew what he had to do.
  • Oct 10, 2024 ... So in Heart of the Swarm, when the time came to choose an evolution upgrade for the Ultralisk. What did you guys like to choose? · Comments ...
  • Nov 27, 2010 ... I've found that "when the time came" is used more often than "when it came time". I personally have not found that either is incorrect so I ...
  • Oct 11, 2018 ... "He sat with her until her time came." By Raymund Lee. Artwork. r/DCcomics - "He sat ...
  • Jan 5, 2024 ... How time came to rule our lives — and how we might free ourselves. Jenny Odell. Original image via the author. Photo illustration ...
  • Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the LORD tested Joseph's character.” Psalm 105:19 In the gap of time between dreams & fulfillment, God...
  • Apr 12, 2024 ... Brightest gamma-ray burst of all time came from the collapse of a massive star. James Webb Space Telescope observations show no sign of heavy ...
  • Aug 25, 2016 ... All 3 cameras went offline at the same time, came on with batteries dead · 1. The power did not go out at any time. · 2. Arlo claims that with ...
  • Jan 23, 2020 ... When the time came to build a headquarters for EVEREVE that was as warm as our people, modern as our clothes & built growth we called ...
  • Aug 26, 2024 ... 145 likes, 0 comments - faroutguides on August 26, 2024: ""Yellowstone to Leadore when the time came to make a decision about my next ...
  • Brightest gamma-ray burst of all time came from the collapse of a massive star. Posted April 12, 2024. JWST observations show no sign of heavy elements.

Alternatives:

  • The moment arrived
  • The moment came
  • The time arrived
  • The time was right
  • The moment was here

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