in/within living memory
idiom
: during a time that can be remembered by people who are still alive
These events occurred within living memory.
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All this means that Trump begins his second presidency with the best economy a president has inherited in living memory.
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Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
Yet, by general consensus, this may be the worst Manchester United team in living memory.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
It's been the worst market in living memory, maybe ever.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The 38-year-old Brazilian has rolled back the years with her best club season in living memory.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
Yet, by general consensus, this may be the worst Manchester United team in living memory.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
It's been the worst market in living memory, maybe ever.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The 38-year-old Brazilian has rolled back the years with her best club season in living memory.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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“In/within living memory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%2Fwithin%20living%20memory. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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