at regular intervals

phrase

1
: at times that are equally separated : with the same amount of time between occurrences
The buses run from 4 a.m. to midnight at regular intervals.
2
: with an equal amount of space between each
The boards are placed at regular intervals.

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Well, a network of hoses installed beneath the track delivers air to a series of wand-like triggers located at regular intervals along the surface of the track. — New Atlas, 12 Nov. 2026 Many units have features like Drum Clean that clean at regular intervals. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2026 Several of these products can be found at regular intervals throughout the year, but fall—and German Week, specifically—is the time to stock up on your favorites. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 BofA media analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich, who moderated the discussion, interjected her enthusiasm for NBCU at regular intervals during the session. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at regular intervals

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“At regular intervals.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20regular%20intervals. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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