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at times

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  1. Occasionally, sometimes, as in Away from home for the first time, Mary was homesick at times. [Early 1500s] Also see at one time or another.


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“He can be a little impulsive at times; that’s part of his personality,” said Tom.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

But at times, the caliber of their technical and harmonic choices sounds arty and sophisticated.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Wet weather is expected in most places at times between Tuesday and Friday although amounts will vary considerably due to the showery nature of the rain.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

However difficult and imperfect at times, those 35 years embody the hope that nations can achieve independence and justice.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Clare never asked anyone their name, though at times, as with Frabwick the bear, they offered it anyway.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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