At Times (Adverb)
Meaning
Sporadically and infrequently; "he was arrogant and occasionally callous"; "open areas are only occasionally interrupted by clumps of trees"; "they visit New York on occasion"; "now and again she would take her favorite book from the shelf and read to us"; "as we drove along, the beautiful scenery now and then attracted his attention".
Examples
- He was a good listener at times, but often found himself zoning out during long conversations.
- The team played well at times, but their inconsistency cost them the championship.
- The restaurant was crowded at times, but the staff managed to keep up with the demanding pace.
- The patient was in a lot of pain at times, but the medication helped to alleviate the discomfort.
- The city was plagued by power outages at times, but the residents had learned to adapt to the disruptions.