at a time
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The growing implementation of the Grappler comes at a time when funding to find ways to de-escalate chases is under consideration.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Overall trade with Iran has generally remained volatile in the decades since, with outright bans on pistachio imports lasting years at a time.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
The investor day “should reflect generational restructuring at a time of generational deregulation,” said Mayo, whose top stock pick is Citi.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
"The largest expansion was rolled out at a time when there was an acute recruitment and retention crisis in the sector", says Sarah Ronan of the Early Education and Childcare Coalition, an advocacy organisation.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
From the sound of it, this fellow was taking the stairs two at a time.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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