at present

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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

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

Tehran has said it will not attend because of what it said were unreasonable US demands, while the semi-official Tasnim news agency said there was no prospect of officials going at present.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

A spokesperson told a press briefing crude oil supplies to EU refineries were "stable with no need for additional stock releases at present".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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