at the moment

phrase

: right now : at the current time
At the moment she is working on a novel.

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Carlos Ortiz left for LIV Golf in 2022, and his path back is unclear at the moment. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Build systems that don’t rely on human judgment at the moment of approval, but instead embed trust and intent upstream by design. — Travis McGregor, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Amenities and experiences The alfresco pool is lovely, but ongoing construction in the area at the moment is a bit of an eyesore. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026 In recent seasons, one team usually breaks away from the pack and wins pretty comfortably, but each team has its own issues that need addressing at the moment. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the moment

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“At the moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20moment. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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