at one time
idiom
: during one period of time in the past
At one time there was only one grocery store in town.
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Even your favorite author was a debut writer at one time.
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Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
George Metalsky Redondo Beach Bill Plaschke’s New Year’s Day column on Los Angeles sports as a saving grace in very difficult times was a home run, touchdown and three-point shot all at one time.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Kessler was a coach and volunteer for Taylor North Little League for many years, and was president of the league at one time.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Nick, in a 2016 interview with PEOPLE, spoke about his long struggle with drug addiction, which ultimately led to him being homeless at one time.
—Greg Hanlon, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
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Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
George Metalsky Redondo Beach Bill Plaschke’s New Year’s Day column on Los Angeles sports as a saving grace in very difficult times was a home run, touchdown and three-point shot all at one time.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Kessler was a coach and volunteer for Taylor North Little League for many years, and was president of the league at one time.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Nick, in a 2016 interview with PEOPLE, spoke about his long struggle with drug addiction, which ultimately led to him being homeless at one time.
—Greg Hanlon, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
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“At one time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20one%20time. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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