at present

Example Sentences

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A spokesperson told a press briefing crude oil supplies to EU refineries were "stable with no need for additional stock releases at present".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The tightness of credit is at present “not a major headwind to economic activity.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The midfielder has continued to train with the first‑team squad and, at present, there has been no indication he will be stripped of his leadership role.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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

The World Health Organization has enlisted the aid of some 300 scientists in all parts of the world, declaring that “resistance is at present the most important single problem facing vector-control programmes.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson