at the same time
US /æt ðə seɪm taɪm/
UK /æt ðə seɪm taɪm/
1.
simultaneously; concurrently
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They arrived at the same time.
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You can't do two things at the same time.
2.
nevertheless; despite that
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It's a difficult task, but at the same time, it's very rewarding.
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He's very critical, but at the same time, he's usually right.