in a moment

phrase

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

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On Tuesday, which was also the fourth anniversary of Uwe Seeler’s death, club CFO Eric Huwer led the players in a moment of reflection at their training camp in Austria. James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, includes horror scenes in which the Greek hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) and his men come face-to-face with a cyclops, as well as the witch Circe (Samantha Morton), in a moment that embodies body horror. Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 The stellar results, coupled with CEO David Solomon's rosy outlook, reinforce our desire to own the investment banking giant in a moment tailor-made to its strengths. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion. Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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