at intervals

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1

: with an amount of space in between

There are signs at regular intervals along the outside wall.

The chairs were placed at intervals of two feet.

2

: with an amount of time in between

It recurs at (regular) intervals of every six months.

Examples of at intervals in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The long grains, fine as hair, are pulled together, at intervals, jointed. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Leave one to two fruits at intervals spaced a hand width apart. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

The remaining vessels are planned for delivery at intervals of approximately 18 months. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

As plants grow, individual stems should be tied to the stakes at intervals using soft fabric, stocking strips, twine, or string. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026