at one time
Idioms-
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.
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Formerly, in the past, as in At one time very few houses in town were on the market .
Example Sentences
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The local “Happy Hour” regulation makes it difficult for bars to discount drinks and precludes them from delivering more than two drinks to a person at one time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
The species at one time bred along the Exmoor coastline, which continues to provide ideal foraging, including an abundance of fish, and breeding habitat for the birds.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
If this is a safe space, I will admit here that at one time I was around one-third vulnerable to such arguments.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
Trusts are designed to manage assets, distribute income, prevent beneficiaries from getting too much money at one time, and, in many cases, avoid probate and help plan for a beneficiary’s incapacity.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
A table that, at one time, was Hannah’s other safe place.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
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