in a moment

idiom

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

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Arbeloa did not rage like his former Madrid manager Jose Mourinho might have in a moment like this, finding a scapegoat inside or outside his team, or mounting a drama to distract from what had happened. Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026 After playing host to league newcomer Boston on May 30 (more about expansion in a moment), the Current’s next home game isn’t until July 17, the Friday before the World Cup final. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2026 Aside from the potential of AI, what excites you in a moment of exceptional disruption? Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026 There’s also a wall full of Voltron figurines that Rudolph bought in a moment of delight in Mexico City — then hand-painted. Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 13 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026.

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