one at a time
Example Sentences
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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
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
The researchers compare it to guiding students through a cafeteria line one at a time rather than letting them move as a crowd.
From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025
AI edits are best applied one at a time, rather than lumping multiple changes into one prompt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025
Once again, he was able to lift Abby’s feet, one at a time, and position them on a higher root.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
