at a time
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The allies provided around three ships at a time to help escort cargoes and provide surveillance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The crisis has also dampened consumer sentiment at a time when Chinese officials are pushing for a new growth model driven more by domestic spending rather than investment.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
It also comes at a time when forest conservation was a key topic at the COP30 Climate Summit held last week in Brazil.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
Their reception will be a test of how those franchises can hold up in the post-pandemic era, particularly at a time when superhero films may have finally reached their ceiling.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Jeff flew up the stairs two at a time and through the kitchen.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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