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today
/təˈdeɪ/
When used as an adverb, "today" tells us when something happens. It usually comes at the beginning or the end of a sentence. When used as a noun, it often refers to the modern era or current society rather than just a 24-hour period. For example, saying "the world today" means the current state of the world.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬A dusty Martian outpost during a communications blackout window.
Xylar
Your docking permit expires today. Pay the fee or face immediate eviction.
Commander Tom
I'm totally bogged down with homesickness. Give me a break.
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Xylar uses 'today' as the critical deadline for a bureaucratic requirement, while Commander Tom uses the phrasal verb 'bogged down' to describe being overwhelmed by his emotional state.