at the same time
Idioms-
Simultaneously, as in We were all scheduled to leave at the same time . This idiom was first recorded in 1526. For synonyms, see at once , def. 1; at one time , def. 1.
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Nevertheless, however, as in Mary agreed with her mother's criticism, but at the same time she wanted to defend her husband's views . [c. 1700]
Example Sentences
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At the present time, he said the economy is holding firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
At the present time, the marketplace of dog training devices is rapidly filling up with ever-smarter pieces of machinery.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2021
"At the present time, joining the national settlements does not guarantee the best outcome for Georgia and its counties, cities and citizens," said the attorney general's office in an email.
From Reuters • Aug. 23, 2021
At the present time, we observe clouds of gas and dust falling into the galactic center at the rate of about 1 MSun per thousand years.
From Textbooks • Oct. 13, 2016
At the present time plaited laces have become known under the name of Maltese and Cluny, and are made at Auvergne, in France, Malta, and in the English counties of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
From Lace, Its Origin and History by Goldenberg, Samuel L.
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