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Synonyms

at present

Idioms  

  1. Also, at the present time. Now, as in I've not enough cash at present to lend you any, or At present the house is still occupied. This slightly longer way of saying “at this time” formerly was even longer——denoting a more specific time. [Mid-1600s] Also see at this point.

Example Sentences

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"We are not in a dialogue. We are not in a discussion with him at present."

From BBC

At that time, Gov. Tiff Macklem said the risk of higher energy costs spreading and lifting prices for other goods and services looked contained at present, citing excess spare capacity floating around in the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are an estimated 32,800 pregnant women in Cuba at present, according to government statistics.

From BBC

And there is little indication at present that tensions in the region will diminish.

From Barron's

And there is little indication at present that tensions in the region will diminish.

From Barron's

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