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 The primetime game show hosted by Steve Harvey is shot in batches months in advance of its air date. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024 When all the fries have been cooked in batches, toss them back in the air fryer (on top of each other is fine) and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through and crisp up. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024 Heat until the oil reaches 325 F. Working in batches, gently lower the chicken pieces into the hot oil. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2024 For instance, a 2018 study by scientists at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia involved measuring levels of acidity and antioxidants in batches of cold- and hot-brew coffee. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 10 May 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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