the moment
noun
: as soon as
The moment the cameras are turned off, he is able to relax.
Everything stops the moment she walks in the room.
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The report was accompanied by a 26-second video clip, which allegedly shows reckless action by the Philippine vessel, though did not show the moment of the collision between the Chinese ships.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Several seconds were often required, taking me out of the moment.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
From the moment the trades were announced, Sweeney was already at work trying to devise a pitching plan for each.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
In a clip of the moment shared by Variety, Butler appeared to be blowing the bee at his costar.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Several seconds were often required, taking me out of the moment.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
From the moment the trades were announced, Sweeney was already at work trying to devise a pitching plan for each.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
In a clip of the moment shared by Variety, Butler appeared to be blowing the bee at his costar.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the moment
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“The moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20moment. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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