at a time

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As the nonproliferation expert Andrea Stricker put it, the regime’s clear purpose was “to maintain the means to produce nuclear weapons fuel at a time of its choosing.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Its troubles come at a time when the car industry is facing one of the most difficult periods in its history, according to former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer.

From BBC

Khamenei spent months at a time on the front lines, where many of the commanders and soldiers he met and knew were killed.

From BBC

Even though Antarctic waters are dark for months at a time, the Southern Ocean supports abundant phytoplankton growth.

From Science Daily

Abel’s first shareholder letter also comes at a time that Berkshire’s insurance business has struggled, to the point that the company will not be looking to grow the business for a while.

From MarketWatch