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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In December 2017, Manson’s death certificate shed more light on his health at the time of his passing.
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
There, the injured person tells Allat that there was someone else in the Hyundai Elantra at the time of the accident.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
All trees planted by the city will be fully mulched and watered at the time of installation.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The decision not to press charges left some passengers confused, particularly because there were children allegedly present at the time of the incident.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
There, the injured person tells Allat that there was someone else in the Hyundai Elantra at the time of the accident.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
All trees planted by the city will be fully mulched and watered at the time of installation.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The decision not to press charges left some passengers confused, particularly because there were children allegedly present at the time of the incident.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for at the time of (something)
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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 13 Mar. 2025.
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