in a moment

Example Sentences

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Nico Aldeanueva, 28, who was visiting from Philadelphia in the United States, said the pope was "a very unifying force in a moment where we have division across so many different fronts".

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

We are in a moment when the institutions that produce and transmit knowledge—K–12 schools, universities, archives, and media outlets—are under sustained pressure.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

What does that kind of leadership look like in practice, especially in a moment when people are looking to state and local leaders more in the face of an unyielding federal government?

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Sorting through wonky government websites in a moment of crisis is not a pleasant undertaking, so it’s best to begin exploring options before the end approaches, if you can.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Pet followed, knocking over a row of books with its horns in a moment of careless solidity when it tried to look around too quickly.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi