multi-tasking
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Employees should be present with customers, even when multi-tasking.
Graham Norton will be multi-tasking tonight as presenter as well as commentator, and will be leading the television coverage on BBC One and online on BBC iPlayer.
From BBC
Often seen jogging through Capitol corridors to make it to one of several committees he sits on and wearing headphones on the Senate floor so as not to miss a call, McGuire is vowing to pare down his trademark multi-tasking and “laser focus” on issues including affordable housing, fentanyl and retail theft.
From Los Angeles Times
Second baseman Mookie Betts followed Rojas’ multi-tasking effort with a multiple-web-gem fifth inning, ranging behind the second-base bag to make a back-hand stop of a J.D.
From Los Angeles Times
Most of us rush around in a great panic, multi-tasking and chasing our own tails, scarfing down "food" at the kitchen counter or, heaven forbid, eating in our cars.
From Salon
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