at one time or another

prepositional phrase

At a certain point in time; at various times.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. At a certain point in time; at various times.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
sometimes
Cite this entry
APA

at one time or another. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20one%20time%20or%20another

MLA

“at one time or another.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20one%20time%20or%20another. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “at one time or another,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20one%20time%20or%20another.

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