at present

Example Sentences

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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

"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

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

Even at the best of times it was seldom working, and at present the electric current was cut off during daylight hours.

From "1984" by George Orwell