at the time of (something)
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: when (something) happened
It was raining at the time of the accident.
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To keep both sunflowers and the surrounding plants flourishing, add compost and slow-release fertilizer at the time of planting and in subsequent seasons.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
There was no one inside the hall at the time of the incident, police said.
—Kerry Breen
may 30, CBS News, 30 May 2025
The child was enjoying an early summer afternoon with his relatives at the time of the shooting.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
The jail is only at 60% staffing, and at the time of the escape, four supervisors and 36 staff members were monitoring 1,400 inmates, authorities said.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
There was no one inside the hall at the time of the incident, police said.
—Kerry Breen
may 30, CBS News, 30 May 2025
The child was enjoying an early summer afternoon with his relatives at the time of the shooting.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
The jail is only at 60% staffing, and at the time of the escape, four supervisors and 36 staff members were monitoring 1,400 inmates, authorities said.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for at the time of (something)
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“At the time of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20time%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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