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in batches

idiom

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

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Transfer to a blender and puree, in batches if necessary. Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025 Puree the soup, in batches, in a blender or food processor until silky smooth. Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025 Bake in batches until edges are lightly golden, 9 to 11 minutes. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025 Disney+ will premiere the docuseries in batches of three episodes for three days straight. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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