at the time
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during a specific period in the past
- The building was revolutionary for its design at the time, changing architectural trends.
- At the time, she was working as a teacher, unaware of the changes that would soon affect her career.
- They didn’t realize the significance of the discovery at the time, only understanding its impact years later.
- The city was much quieter at the time, before the population boom and urban development.
- His ideas were considered radical at the time, but are now seen as forward-thinking.