at one time
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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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Maarohanye, who was at one time one of South Africa's most popular musicians, will appear in Germiston Magistrate's Court on Wednesday for an initial hearing, police say.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
SpaceX investors will be able to sell more stock before the end of the year, though the lockup release will be staggered rather than coming at one time.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Among the names the rumor mill has coalesced around at one time or another are Idris Elba, Tom Holland, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Trusts are designed to manage assets, distribute income, prevent beneficiaries from getting too much money at one time, avoid probate and plan for any incapacity of the beneficiary.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
We’d never butchered eight head of cattle at one time, and we didn’t have the hanging space for them.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
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