one at a time
Example Sentences
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In his hands, that old chop-socky cliché where a circle of ninjas challenges the hero one at a time becomes a sphere of ninjas simultaneously engulfing the hero from above and below.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
I found it easiest to proceed one at a time, with a prompt like this:
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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
Guys were talking one at a time, not over each other.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
