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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He was, at one time or other, a senior Conservative politician, a best-selling author, a peer of the realm, and a convicted perjurer.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Mizrahi was, at one time, one of the foremost purveyors of these frolicsome frocks.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
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
Harry was at one time among Britain's most popular royals -- a military and charity trailblazer with the fiery red hair and rebellious streak.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
“Why, at one time this shop was crowded and busy from morning to night.”
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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