Synonyms

at times

Idioms

Occasionally, sometimes, as in Away from home for the first time, Mary was homesick at times. [Early 1500s] Also see at one time or another.

Example Sentences

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More goals are being scored, but the amount of pushing and pulling has at times verged on the farcical.

From BBC

She keeps her eye on the more withdrawn children, finding it overwhelming at times to ensure that no student in pain goes unnoticed.

From Salon

We also know that market turnover surges at times like this because both individual and professional investors feel the need to do something.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were doing two training sessions a day, hitting up to 100 live scrums at times.

From BBC

“It’s a little daunting at times,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times

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