in batches

phrase

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

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The rest of the tickets will then be released in batches over the coming months leading into the Games. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 This time around, however, the tech giant is establishing parameters on mass arbitration by grouping them in batches of 25, 100, and 500, depending on the total number of claimants with similar issues. Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026 The hotel will have tickets throughout the exhibition's run, with tickets being released in batches. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Transfer chicken, in batches of 3 pieces, to Dutch oven (oil temperature will drop to 325°F). Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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