How to Use in batches in a Sentence
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Add the meat to the pot, in batches to avoid overcrowding, and raise the heat to high.
—Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
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Heat the oil over high heat in a Dutch oven, and brown the meat in batches so as not to crowd the pot.
—Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
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Puree soup with a hand mixer or, in batches, in the blender.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 24 Jan. 2022
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Once warm, add the eggplants to the pan (cook in batches if needed).
—Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2021
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Bake, in batches, until crisp around the edges and set in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
—Beth Branch, Country Living, 9 May 2023
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This recipe can be made in batches before the guests arrive and chilled up to four hours.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 June 2023
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This is a high-ABV whiskey released in batches—the latest clocked in at over 130 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 May 2023
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Bake, in batches, until dry around the edges, 9 to 11 minutes.
—Lyda Jones Burnette, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
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Bake, in batches, until crisp around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes.
—Beth Branch, Country Living, 9 May 2023
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Most of those are a smaller version of the satellite that SpaceX was able to send up in batches of more than 50 at a time.
—Tribune Content Agency, al, 22 July 2023
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Add the cilantro and mint, in batches, and blend on high until smooth, being careful not to overblend and heat the sauce, 15 to 30 seconds.
—Asha Loupy, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2022
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Cook food in a single layer, in batches The air fryer is all about — well — air.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 14 June 2023
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Baking it on a sheet pan eliminates the need to stand at the stove, pan-frying slices in batches.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
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Most yeast dough recipes designed for home cooks come in batches sized just right for a stand mixer.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 6 May 2022
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Pour over adobo in batches, using your fingers to push adobo deep into the meat.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
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Add heavy cream, 1 bottle of beer and cheese in batches; cook and stir until melted.
—Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2022
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Add the lamb in batches, without overcrowding, and brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
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Before the chuck roast is added to the slow cooker it's browned in batches in a skillet to bring an extra layer of flavor to the dish.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
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When all the fries have been cooked in batches, toss them back in the air fryer (on top of each other is fine) and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through and crisp up.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024
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This lavish egg is made in batches of 10 because the product is so complex.
—Helen Chandler-Wilde, Fortune Europe, 22 Mar. 2024
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Working in batches, ladle the soup into a blender and puree until smooth.
—Beth Segal, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2021
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Since the show’s episodes are released in batches, these account for only 2-3 days of viewing.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 21 June 2023
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In a blender or food processor puree soup in batches, until smooth.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2021
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The latest versions are larger, so will only go up in batches of 22.
—Tribune Content Agency, al, 22 July 2023
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After a quick panko dredge, they are fried in batches until deeply golden brown.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2023
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Let cool, then transfer to a blender or food processor and process in batches until smooth.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
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Brown meat in batches to prevent the cooker from cooling down and steaming the meat instead of browning it.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2023
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Blend soup: Transfer potato mixture, in batches, to a blender.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
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Add pickles, in batches, and fry until golden brown and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 July 2023
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Blend mixture: Transfer mixture, in batches, to a blender.
—Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
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