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

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

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

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

“That will make your ladyship’s situation at present more pitiable; but it will have no effect on me.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen