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at the same time (adv) [exp]

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Meaning:
- used for saying that two or more things happen together.
Examples:
- The show will make you laugh and cry at the same time.
- She was talking on the phone and cooking dinner at the same time.
- I enjoy working from home, but at the same time, I miss interacting with my colleagues
- He wants to succeed, but at the same time, he’s afraid of failure.
- The kids were playing in the garden, and the parents were relaxing on the patio at the same time.
- He listened to the lecture and took detailed notes at the same time.
- I’m excited about moving to a new city, but at the same time, I’m nervous about leaving my friends behind.
- She loves the spotlight, but at the same time, she values her privacy.
- The project is challenging, but at the same time, it’s a great opportunity to learn.
- They want to expand the business, but at the same time, they’re cautious about the risks.