at the time of (something)
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: when (something) happened
It was raining at the time of the accident.
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The specific organs and tissues eligible for donation are determined by your medical condition at the time of death.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
On Tuesday, Brooke, 37, who was estranged from Hulk at the time of his death, shared an emotional tribute to her father and clarified the circumstances around their rift.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
The building was not occupied at the time of the crash, said Sgt.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Houck was dating Rogers at the time of her disappearance in July 2015.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 July 2025
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
On Tuesday, Brooke, 37, who was estranged from Hulk at the time of his death, shared an emotional tribute to her father and clarified the circumstances around their rift.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
The building was not occupied at the time of the crash, said Sgt.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Houck was dating Rogers at the time of her disappearance in July 2015.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 July 2025
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“At the time of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20time%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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