in batches

idiom

: in small quantities at a time
Fry the potatoes in batches.

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Blend again in batches until very smooth. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025 Cook in batches in an air fryer at 360°F until tender and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025 The confirmations came after Senate Republicans voted to overturn existing rules with a simple majority to bypass the 60-vote threshold for confirming nominees in batches. Christian Orozco, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025 The distribution of payments has officially begun, the company in charge of sending them has confirmed, and will continue in batches for about 10 weeks. Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in batches

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“In batches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20batches. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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