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 Our most refreshing summer drinks are perfect to make in batches and bring down to the beach (with plastic cups, not glass, and bring a trash bag) or stand as the signature cocktail at an outdoor summer party. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024 This lavish egg is made in batches of 10 because the product is so complex. Helen Chandler-Wilde, Fortune Europe, 22 Mar. 2024 The 16-part series will then unfurl in batches of two episodes per week until a three-part season finale drops on June 19. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2024 Let cool, then transfer to a blender or food processor and process in batches until smooth. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024 Cook in batches: Overcrowding the pan will cause your oil temperature to drop and your chicken to become soggy. Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2023 One change involves allowing a slurry containing lithium and other active ingredients to be mixed in a continuous flow rather than in batches, the conventional practice now. Jack Ewing, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024 Until then, most ballots will arrive at the processing center either by U.S. Postal Service, usually in the morning, or in batches from the 35 teams that pick up ballots from more than 400 drop-off boxes across the county. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024 Add the chicken to the pot without overcrowding, in batches if necessary. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024

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“In batches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20batches. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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