at a time
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Essentially they are flowering at a time of year when the bees aren’t there.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Microsoft and its rivals have been scrambling to buy up artificial-intelligence hardware at a time when prices for key memory components have skyrocketed, raising questions about profits.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican, said Clayton's experience fighting financial crime and handling national security cases made him a proven leader at a time of heightened threats.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
After being referred by his Jobcentre work coach, Reynolds joined up at a time where he was struggling with his mental health, confidence and a sense of direction.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
After Joey successfully completes her mission, her courage grows steady legs, especially now that she isn’t confined to bed for months at a time.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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