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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Kohberger, a criminology Ph.D. student at nearby Washington State University at the time of the murders, was arrested in December 2022.
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Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
She was involved in the development of several new film projects at the time of her death.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Anyone driving through the area at the time of the collision that have footage recorded on dashboard camera is also asked to contact Troop I in Bethany.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
She was involved in the development of several new film projects at the time of her death.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Anyone driving through the area at the time of the collision that have footage recorded on dashboard camera is also asked to contact Troop I in Bethany.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2025.
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