in batches

idiom

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

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The group began making grants in 2023, and has been giving away funds in batches of $15 million a year since. Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 Add the pork and brown on all sides, in batches if necessary, about 8 minutes. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 May 2025 Join 1 other in the comments View Comments Add a bit more olive oil to the pan, then add the lobster, in batches if necessary to avoid crowding, and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt. Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 18 May 2025 Stir in the spinach (in batches, if necessary) and cook, tossing or stirring gently, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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