in living memory
Definitions
In recent history, in recorded history amongst the lifespan of extant people; events or situations which can be remembered by people that are still alive.
Equivalents
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Examples
“The Roberts Court is the most politically conservative in living memory.”
“Last⟳ summer, Georgia was hit by the mightiest heat wave⟳ in living memory.”
“Long believed to be extinct, the purple-bellied speckled turtle was sighted for the first time in living memory in a remote pasture near Chicago.”
“The snowstorm of Sunday, January 28, was the worst in living memory.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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