in batches

idiom

: in small quantities at a time
Fry the potatoes in batches.

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Add meatballs, in batches, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, carefully turn meatballs over and cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until browned on two sides. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024 Related article 29 children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria The accused had faced charges including treason and inciting a military coup and had been arraigned in batches of 76 and 43 last Friday. Reuters, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 Chattanooga produces its whisky in batches of 8 to 10 barrels. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Fry in batches of 3 or 4, turning constantly to ensure even browning, until golden brown and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. David Bancroft, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in batches 

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“In batches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20batches. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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