in a moment
Example Sentences
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We are in a moment when the institutions that produce and transmit knowledge—K–12 schools, universities, archives, and media outlets—are under sustained pressure.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
“We’re certainly living in a moment where people are really viscerally upset about the cost of housing. This is definitely part of the story.”
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
“Just seeing how you respond in a moment of crisis, it’s wonderful.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
"Knowing what's going to happen next can be incredibly comforting in a moment when you're in crisis," she says.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The dragon faced him—and then, in a moment of cowardice or treachery, he turned and expelled a great and thunderous fart.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
