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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CBS News, 15 July 2025
Michael was over $500 million in debt at the time of his death and owed money to over 60 creditors, per court documents obtained by PEOPLE in June 2024.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 15 July 2025
His two children, 3 years old and 6 months old at the time of the shooting, were listed as victims in the child endangerment charge.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
The clip went viral with over 282,800 views and more than 34,000 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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CBS News, 15 July 2025
Michael was over $500 million in debt at the time of his death and owed money to over 60 creditors, per court documents obtained by PEOPLE in June 2024.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 15 July 2025
His two children, 3 years old and 6 months old at the time of the shooting, were listed as victims in the child endangerment charge.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
The clip went viral with over 282,800 views and more than 34,000 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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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 22 Jul. 2025.
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