in a moment

phrase

: in a short time : soon
I'll explain that in a moment.

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Trump patted Xi on the back once more, and the two men laughed, in a moment that generated outrage online. — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 Ahead of Friday’s game, Grain Valley’s Moody Murry Field fell quiet in a moment of silence recognizing Lewis’ death. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026 Each showcases human actors and their dedication to their craft in a moment when machines are attempting to replace a face, voice and life force. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 That Bournemouth are winless after four games of their Premier League season, with three points from the 12 available, is momentarily lost in a moment of mutual endearment — the city and the Brazilian striker have embraced each other. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in a moment

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“In a moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20moment. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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