at the same time

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Definition of at the same timenext
as in however
in spite of that She was really tired of cleaning up after her brother, but at the same time, she continued to do it.

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Recent Examples of at the same time When firefighters are deployed, the support crew hosts a conference call — every night at the same time — to update families on the disaster operation and reassure them that the search and rescue members are safe. Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 In recent days, the generation deficit has exceeded 2,000 megawatts during peak hours, usually at night, leaving two-thirds of the country without electricity at the same time. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Now, the investigation is ramping up at the same time MAGA Senate candidate Mike Collins brings election denial back into his campaign. Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 July 2026 This law converted existing scholarship programs into universal education savings accounts, while at the same time removing income eligibility limits. Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the same time

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“At the same time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20the%20same%20time. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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