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The phrase "act at a time" is not commonly used in written English and may sound awkward or unclear.
It could be used in contexts discussing the timing of actions or events, but it may require additional clarification for better understanding.
Example: "In order to improve efficiency, we should act at a time that minimizes disruptions."
Alternatives: "take action at a specific time" or "perform tasks one at a time."
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They're TV shows released one act at a time.
Walk gingerly into the dark, an act at a time.
They are trying to change a culture, one foiled violent act at a time.
"Choosing not to act at a time when inactivity is an increasingly risky and unethical move.
In Weiner's world, this is how progress is made: one sleek, phony-baloney stage act at a time.
The US is attempting this balancing act at a time when relations between Washington and Ankara are already shaky in the wake of the attempted coup in July.
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The North Koreans have also gained a stronger negotiating hand, in part because they acted at a time when leaders in Washington wanted to concentrate on Iraq.
Mr. Corzine has acted at a time when the polls suggest that he could face a tough re-election battle next year.
Although I'd be more confident of their ability to stick to major outcomes if they were able to keep major characters dead for more than two acts at a time.
Paradoxically, the bombers who struck Istanbul's largest synagogue, Neve Shalom, and a second temple, Beth Israel, acted at a time when the famous relations are not at their peak.
A man who would state this as his first act at such a time has my vote.
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