at the moment

phrase

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

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The most pressing question at the moment is whether these states will enact the compact before 2028, likely as a result of the midterm outcomes. — Anna Rahmanan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026 Just buying a coach out is no longer the easy option, particularly at the moment for TCU, because unlike before when a school was just paying the coaches now the players are on the bill, too. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026 Last month, Joel shared an update about his health during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter and said that at the moment, he’s not allowed to drive. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026 The district is currently operating on a budget deficit of about $5 million at the moment. — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 9 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 2026.

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