present moment

Example Sentences

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“When the time is right, I will be. But right now, just trying to be in the present moment and focus on this. But the thing is my kids do come first.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"Savoring can occur when we reminisce on a past experience, focus on the present moment or look ahead to a future experience."

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

In Chan’s view, as more tangible use cases move into the mainstream, they will displace the high-volume, low-effort junk that defines the present moment.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

"I couldn't want for anything more than what I have at this present moment and that's where it lies with me."

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

At the present moment he had dropped off to sleep.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie