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

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

By turning off genes one at a time, the scientists could pinpoint which ones were required for the process to unfold normally.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026

Its strategy of swapping out and servicing engine segments one at a time, rather than taking entire engines offline for a full overhaul, has helped airlines save time and money.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

There was a line outside the store, and a girl with a badge was letting people through one at a time.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows