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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The supertitle screens hang above the set at left and right, and it can be exhausting to keep a dual focus on the characters and their dialogue at the same time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
"In India, with your assistance, chip design, manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, material ecosystem, testing capability -- we worked at all of it, at the same time, and have achieved success in it."
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Holding joy and fear at the same time is not abstract; it’s rooted in lived experience, medical bias, and real statistics.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
One of the first questions they ask Ulin is whether they can afford to retire at the same time.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
This confused Handsome, since it sounded as if he were under attack, while at the same time, the puffin had actually cleared space for him to move.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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