presently

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The “unique” business model could be an advantage over the long run, but it’s keeping the company in check presently.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 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

“It’s likely that Berkshire under Greg Abel’s leadership will commit a large portion of today’s outsized cash reserves at materially higher returns than are presently being earned on U.S. Treasuries,” Bloomstran wrote.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

“I am presently in Ukraine as a consultant to the US Government,” Doyle added, explaining why he might be challenging to reach by phone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

“Are you going to deliver lectures all the way home?” he asked presently.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott