at present

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According to data collected by the London Stock Exchange Group, traders are at present expecting the ECB to raise rates about three times.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Blanche signed an agreement that is not worth the paper it’s written on—except that government personnel at present will not challenge it,” said Stuart Bassin, a former Justice Department tax lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Lacalle expects prices will end the year lower than at present, citing the huge backwardation of crude futures, which suggest prices will be lower going forward.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Tehran has said it will not attend because of what it said were unreasonable US demands, while the semi-official Tasnim news agency said there was no prospect of officials going at present.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The whole situation is beset with questions for which there are at present no satisfactory answers.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson