at this moment

phrase

: at this time : now
We aren't prepared at this moment to say what our plans are.

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The Sens needn’t rush into any deal with Foegele at this moment in time. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 June 2026 So if a certain pop idol were to choose this island, at this moment, for her vows, could anywhere be more fitting? — ABC News, 2 July 2026 Measles is the canary in the coal mine for vaccination and public health, and at this moment, the canary is singing a doleful tune. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 That’s the only way an AI agent can know not just what information exists but also whether this user, in this matter, at this moment, is allowed to use it. — Dan Hauck, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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“At this moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20this%20moment. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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