at the moment

idiom

: right now : at the current time
At the moment she is working on a novel.

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Iran is relatively weak at the moment, but its intention to dominate the Middle East is unchanged. Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026 Cohen asks if there might be a future between them, as Maura isn’t dating anyone at the moment. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026 While season 3 doesn't have a premiere date at the moment, viewers can check out the first two seasons on Apple TV. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026 But other than that, I am assured by the IAEA that there are no enrichment activities going on at the moment. CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the moment

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“At the moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20moment. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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