at the same time
Idioms-
Simultaneously, as in We were all scheduled to leave at the same time . This idiom was first recorded in 1526. For synonyms, see at once , def. 1; at one time , def. 1.
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Nevertheless, however, as in Mary agreed with her mother's criticism, but at the same time she wanted to defend her husband's views . [c. 1700]
Example Sentences
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They also had a fix on the location of other senior military and intelligence figures meeting at the same time.
From BBC
However, many people experience both conditions at the same time, and when they occur together, the health effects can intensify.
From Science Daily
"It was awful. Freezing and then we were stuck because I couldn't climb back up and hold her at the same time."
From BBC
Washington has used a carrot-and-stick approach with Rodriguez, praising her for welcoming US oil companies but at the same time threatening Venezuela with punishment if she does not cooperate.
From Barron's
“He was outspoken, he wanted to do a good job,” said Larry Chafin, chief executive and chairman of Pluto Cloud Services, who blogged for Network World at the same time as Reese.
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