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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Yet at the same time this weekend the ritual will feel different for every Jew in Britain.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Quantum mechanics places strict limits on how precisely certain pairs of properties, such as position and momentum, can be measured at the same time.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
"We don't know yet, so we will inform everyone at the same time when we get the final answer," she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
“People try to be optimistic, but at the same time, there is still that uncertainty because we cannot predict what the ruling is going to be.”
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
I didn’t want to miss another visit with Mr. Harris, but at the same time, I didn’t want to give Rhys the impression that I didn’t want to see him.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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