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At a time
Prepositional phrase
Definitions
1.
Prepositional phrase
In a single, continuous period of time.
"He manages to abstain from smoking for weeks at a time, but then gives in and starts again."
2.
Prepositional phrase
Simultaneously at each occurrence (of some action).
"climb stairs two at a time"
3.
Prepositional phrase
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at, a, time.
"We can't buy a new car at a time when we are already running low on money."
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