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at present

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  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.


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Albert Edwards, well-known for his generally bearish views on equity markets, finds the economicbenefits of AI to be a promise rather than a reality at present.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

In his office in the small village centre, Muhos mayor Kimmo Hinno told AFP that Google's "massive investment" kept him busy these days as "no industry of this type" existed here at present.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

While a modest correction is probable in the near-term, RBC Capital Markets’ analysis of previous significant market drawdowns finds many of the telltale signs are lacking at present.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

There are no indications at present of the likely geographical boundaries of the new authorities.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

“Amolf is no true lord, only a castellan. What castles does Lord Stannis hold at present, pray?”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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