at present

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At that time, Gov. Tiff Macklem said the risk of higher energy costs spreading and lifting prices for other goods and services looked contained at present, citing excess spare capacity floating around in the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

And there is little indication at present that tensions in the region will diminish.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin told BBC Radio 5 Live that Chelsea are "not getting the best" out of their players at present.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

That means looking after them better than we are at present, especially when they are told they are not good enough, which happens with the vast majority of these kids.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“Watchin’ and listenin’s the thing at present; not talking.”

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis