at present

Example Sentences

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"We are not in a dialogue. We are not in a discussion with him at present."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

At that time, Gov. Tiff Macklem said the risk of higher energy costs spreading and lifting prices for other goods and services looked contained at present, citing excess spare capacity floating around in the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

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

He said he would not, at present, allow for expenditure on any dresses of fine stuffs, but rather recommended she brood on worsted and prunella twill.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson