How to Use at times in a Sentence

at times

phrase
  • That happens at times, but it’s seemed to happen a lot more this year.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • That war has largely been a cold one, at times extremely frosty.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • A number of home health care providers would show up two or three hours late at times or sometimes not at all.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
  • Not all break free of the eternal wheel of samsara, and each is caught in its dizzying spin at times.
    Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The President’s fantasies can, at times, take on a lurid tone.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • Holmes threw from various stances, including with a knee down and in the boot at times as well.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
  • It's been feared, worried about, and at times cursed out, but the closure is here, and progress is coming along.
    Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • On its own, the album often feels like a lost theme, and at times an incomplete statement.
    David Harris, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Davis said the pain from her condition can be acute at times, while standing and walking is not always easy.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Their offerings are so vast that, at times, visitors may be fatigued.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • Service at the restaurants was, at times, slow and a bit disorganized.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • The village’s approval process was also at times rushed and fraught with disagreements.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Spain dealt with a difficult opponent and at times played some real slick football.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Its writing is simplistic at times, and the characters are loud and even grating.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Indiana’s offense wasn't the problem, but the team looked tired on the defensive end at times.
    Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Wine appearing at times of day when, in Britain, someone would call HR.
    Edward Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Officials warn that at times there can be strong wind gusts, though tree cover provides some protection.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Visibilities will be below a quarter of a mile at times in the thickest of fog.
    Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
  • Transitions can feel overwhelming and cause friction at times.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Chelsea supporters found Maresca’s style of play to be one-dimensional at times.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • In fact, the level of violence can be a bit much at times, which is part of the reason some audiences shied away from it.
    William Worrall, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • King Charles' son kept a professional tone throughout his address, though his voice was shaky at times.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Winds gusting beyond 50 miles per hour at times howled over bone-dry fuels itching to ignite.
    Murphy Woodhouse, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The New York Knicks had some issues with the starting lineup at times over the past two years.
    Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • George was very good last season, and borderline sensational at times.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • However, at times she has remained guarded about her famous parentage.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The lighting is dim, with natural light being the main source—this can, at times, make getting ready for a night out a little tricky.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • The Rays are a bit unconventional at times with their rotation and arms.
    David Troy, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
  • The hearing grew heated at times as lawyers sparred over the administration’s handling of the tax.
    Stepheny Price , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Kalkbrenner was featured in a playmaking role out of the post at times and at the split position on offense.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

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