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

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

And there is little indication at present that tensions in the region will diminish.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The critical missing link at present is a viable transitional government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Science magazine called it “the hottest public debate on medical ethics since the Nuremberg trials,” and said, “The situation at present appears rather perilous for everyone.”

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot