at the time

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For these writers, Ms. Hruska observes, the premise of homeland was so tenuous that their work has been claimed by a country that, at the time of their deaths, did not even exist.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Sumner said the decision not to inform the patients was taken on clinical advice, "taking into consideration the potential psychological impact it may have upon them at the time".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Instead of being completely mechanical, as it would have been practiced at the time, Sharpe and Bettany learned a more modern style.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"I did not anticipate being able to have that sort of open, sweeping communication with the Chinese people," Clinton said at the time.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

I didn’t have any of those, at the time.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri