at one time

1. Simultaneously, at the same time, as in All the boys jumped into the pool at one time . For synonyms, see at once , def. 1; at the same time , def. 1.

2. Formerly, in the past, as in At one time very few houses in town were on the market .

Example Sentences

Eight years later, Birkin, who at one time chain-smoked three packs a day, suffered a stroke.

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But I must consider: What was the mysterious confluence that caused my knee to break at the time Gail’s mother died, bringing Gail and me to one table, in one place, at one time?

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But even Gaga, with the way that she “pounds” music out, I think at one time that would’ve been considered “wrong.”

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Michael Jordan was tearful while eulogizing Kobe Bryant, who at one time aggravated him with all his questions.

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“They had him working in a closet at one time,” said Roberts.

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Related Words

• already 
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• heretofore 
• hitherto 
• once 
• then