one at a time

Example Sentences

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I found it easiest to proceed one at a time, with a prompt like this:

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

However, most current instruments examine molecules one at a time or in very small groups.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Another tip Angie shares is her technique of splitting clutter into small boxes which she tackled one at a time "in a relaxed way".

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

"Well, it's going to be a big challenge. Those are big words, to be honest. You know, I just want it to be one at a time," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

The heavy gold rings slide forward to the knuckles, hesitate, then fall off one at a time.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver