Meaning of one at a time in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    one at a time

    Definitions

    1. in single file

    Examples

    • « the prisoners came out one by one »

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  • « Eagles don't flock, you have to find them one at a time. »
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