At A Time (Adverb)
Meaning
Simultaneously; "he took three cookies at a time".
Examples
- She could only translate two sentences at a time due to her limited experience.
- They allowed everyone to board the bus three at a time to maintain order.
- The coffee machine can only brew two cups at a time so it took a while to serve everyone.
- At her craft fair stall, she sold no more than five items at a time to avoid clutter.
- Her eyes could only focus on two things at a time, prioritizing what needed her attention then and there.