at the same time
Idioms-
Simultaneously, as in We were all scheduled to leave at the same time . This idiom was first recorded in 1526. For synonyms, see at once , def. 1; at one time , def. 1.
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Nevertheless, however, as in Mary agreed with her mother's criticism, but at the same time she wanted to defend her husband's views . [c. 1700]
Example Sentences
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This faster growth happens because Migrions deliver multiple copies of the viral genome at the same time, allowing replication to begin immediately and in parallel.
From Science Daily
A brokerage account would enable you to purchase CDs from multiple banks at the same time.
From MarketWatch
A new study shows that astronomers have directly measured the mass and distance of a newly discovered free-floating planet by observing it at the same time from Earth and from space.
From Science Daily
A third man who is suspected of absconding at the same time was arrested in Bristol on Saturday.
From BBC
"At this moment, in terms of results, this is not what we want. But at the same time I see a lot of things that I really like."
From BBC
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