in batches

idiom

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

Examples of in batches in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add shrimp, in batches of 6 to 8 at a time, to hot oil in skillet; cook, flipping occasionally, until lightly golden and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024 Deploying them in batches — known as constellations — means multiple devices can make observations of the same phenomenon. Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024 The remaining episodes will be released in batches each Wednesday until the season finale on Oct. 23. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Deploying them in batches – known as constellations – means multiple devices can make observations of the same phenomena. Mustafa Aksoy, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024 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 31 Oct. 2024.

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