any moment

phrase

: very soon
It could start any moment.

Examples of any moment in a Sentence

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Meanwhile, Memmott said he and his family have been instructed by local authorities to prepare to evacuate their home at any moment. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 30 June 2026 Zach Werenski, Jason Robertson, Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck top Chris Johnston’s latest trade board, and all of them could be moved at any moment. Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Having this level of visibility—and being ready for an audit at any moment—allows NGOs to manage travel with confidence rather than fear. Egor Karpovich, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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