any moment

phrase

: very soon
It could start any moment.

Examples of any moment in a Sentence

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Your paintings feel very alive, like the people in them might move at any moment. Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026 In Florida, a 29-year-old expectant mother is in hiding, concerned that she will be deported at any moment. Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Stars are shining before us, right now, and any moment spent lamenting the way their games appear is a moment lost to bask in their brilliance. Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The pairing of those two backs, plus the threat of Maiava’s legs, gives USC a varied backfield capable of breaking a big play at any moment. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for any moment

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Aug. 2026.

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