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 innovations and research will likely continue, though it's worth noting that this field remains relatively niche at present.

From BBC • May 7, 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

There is at present no time frame for the conflict’s conclusion, Trump told Fox News.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

“Anyone who says that, with the means at present at our disposal and with our present knowledge we can utilize atomic energy, is talking moonshine.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik