these days

phrase

: at the present time
It seems that everyone has a cell phone these days.
What kind of music are you listening to these days?
These days, she has a very busy social life.

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Lowell junior linebacker John Judd appreciates every opportunity these days. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Like so much in our fractious public discourse these days, the Inland Empire’s mysterious wild donkey herds are sparking fierce, sometimes scary debate. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer’s job is one of the most ridiculed in the country these days. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 That’s a prime example of the patchwork quilt of producers, platforms and distributors that drive content deals these days — and no two are the same, Fraser adds. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for these days

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“These days.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/these%20days. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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