at a time

phrase

1

: during one particular moment

I can only do one thing at a time.

Please speak one at a time and not all at once.

We carried the boxes two at a time up the stairs.

2

: during one period of time without stopping

She can sit and read for hours at a time.

Examples of at a time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So far, it's been chipping away at that objective one to four people at a time, with modestly sized offerings for tree and ground. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

Confined to a small dog kennel, Reyes was bound by her hands and feet, gagged and left for weeks at a time. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Those stories emerged at a time when Congress was confronted by public outrage over the government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Covid-era health and safety issues put an end to many, combined with enhanced onboard security at a time when warfare and piracy are making the seas increasingly dangerous. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for at a time

• aforetime
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