in a moment

idiom

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

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The kids' delight at the fact the worker obliged their request is clear to see with all three smiling from ear to ear in a moment that only adds to the wholesome nature of the footage. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 None of that matters in a moment like this. Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025 The attacks unfolded in a moment before the proliferation of cellphones and social media provided vehicles to share information and news widely and instantly. Solcyré Burga, Time, 11 Sep. 2025 There are children that are terrified of their lives being destroyed in a moment. EW.com, 11 Sep. 2025 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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