any moment

phrase

: very soon
It could start any moment.

Examples of any moment in a Sentence

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Whether in roomy totes or chic evening clutches, the color brought an elegant warmth to any moment. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 31 July 2026 One or both sides could walk away at any moment, at which point the whole bill goes on life support. Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Reilly has always written and released at the rapid pace of a man who expects somebody to come along and trample his plans at any moment. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 Rule 10 - The Banana Ball challenge rule Each manager gets one challenge per game that can be used at any moment — and the challenge is kept if the manager was correct. Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for any moment

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of any moment was in 1864

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“Any moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20moment. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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