all at once
Example Sentences
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It is an act of truth-telling that can be costly, liberating and sacred all at once.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
That’s easier than asking people to commit to something very long all at once.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
SpaceX, in a somewhat unusual move, has introduced a plan to release “locked up” shares over time, rather than all at once.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Often they’re sitting on a lump sum and don’t want to commit it all at once to riskier investments like stocks or bonds because markets seem frothy or they fear yields might rise.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
What happened next felt like it took an eternity, and happened all at once.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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