presently

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The number of satellites lying 100 to 1,200 miles beyond the Earth’s surface is expected to increase from about 11,000 presently to roughly 130,000 by 2035, Stein noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Sotomayor is writing, Steiker noted, “to institutional actors—judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers—to make clear that the court, or least some portion of it, is keenly aware of problems that it is not presently able to correct.”

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

"Belfast and Derry terminals are well stocked with product being made available across all grades presently," the IPRA's David Blevings said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Its installed capacity in the country will rise to 22 gigawatts by 2031 from 13 gigawatts presently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“What made you stay away so long?” she asked presently, finding it so pleasant to ask confidential questions and get delightful answers that she could not keep silent.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott