Definition of 'at times'
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at times
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timeThe debate was highly emotional at times.
At times she had an overwhelming desire to see him.
He went on listening to her, at times impatient and at times fascinated.
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at times
Word Frequency
at times in American English
occasionally; sometimes
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Example sentences containing 'at times'
THE SCAR (2003)
He was still diffident towards her at times, almost a little in awe, like a young man lacking confidence with his first girl.
MURDER SONG (2003) CODE BREAKER (2003)Trends of 'at times'
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