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

If Fundstrat gets this call right, software debt will fare better than the Wall Street consensus believes at present, and underwriting capabilities are also doing better than thought.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

But Helen was ill at present: for some weeks she had been removed from my sight to I knew not what room upstairs.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë