at present

Example Sentences

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The industry went from 5.5% of hedge-fund portfolios on net this time last year to 20% at present, according to Morgan Stanley.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

Dire straits at present emphasize the fragility of global supply chains, with extremely negative implications for inflation in a deglobalized world.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

But the orders of the Dark Tower were at present Frodo’s only protection, and if they were set aside, Frodo might be killed out of hand at any moment.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien