at present
Example Sentences
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BBC Sport understands this has not been discussed by Ifab so, at present, there is no prospect of it changing.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin told BBC Radio 5 Live that Chelsea are "not getting the best" out of their players at present.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
The critical missing link at present is a viable transitional government.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Markets are gripped by two kinds of risk at present, which can be broadly categorized as good and bad.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
There was at present nothing to be learned from the Piccadilly side, and nothing could be done; so I went round to the back to see if anything could be gathered from this quarter.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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