at present

Example Sentences

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“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

"We have been approached for numerous discussions regarding a possible extension to Ndola in Zambia, but at present, it is not really on my radar."

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Where there is only one person who can work, they would need to work 16 hours a week - the same as at present.

From BBC • May 2, 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

And, at present, that seemed to be the only knowledge that mattered.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood