at times
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Both teams struggled at times to generate any consistency with their passing attacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Abbott has stepped into the void, at times running more aggressively against Talarico than his own opponent, Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
I don't think the Reds players are quite in sync with what Iraola is asking them to do in terms of their press either, and Fulham played through them with ease at times.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
This strategy has at times ruffled the board of directors, who have suggested the company narrow its focus, according to people with knowledge of the conversations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
I remember feeling rather like a hopeless case at times, when I was a lad.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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