at a time
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An 11-pound girl in Alabama stopped breathing for 20 seconds at a time.
From Salon • May 7, 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
Rahm's DP World Tour decision comes at a time when LIV's future is shrouded in uncertainty following the withdrawal of Saudi funding.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
That an artist controlled the narrative behind their own work was both novel and groundbreaking at a time when the art market was just beginning to dominate the gallery scene.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
That was it, one step at a time!
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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