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as in minutes
a very small space of time
I'll be there in just a moment
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as in todays
the time currently existing or in progress
I'm not doing anything at the moment
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As the end of the year approaches, here is a look back at some of the major news moments of 2024.
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Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
The show also generates lots of buzz and memorable moments.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Other moments featured in the photo carousel included Malti admiring some Christmas trees, cuddling with mom in a hotel bathrobe, sharing her artwork on a sketch pad, and playing with a doll from Disney's Moana.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
By knowing and understanding their audience, brands can transform data into personalized moments that resonate, create value and foster loyalty.
—Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
No more staring in awe at my family/friends who just moments ago were sharing a ridiculous joke, suddenly transformed into iconic titans, towering and thriving in the blinding lights.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
In a rare move, The Assembly, which aired as a one-off on the BBC last year featuring Michael Sheen and a wealth of viral moments, has been snapped up by ITV for a four-part series version.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
As the creators of countless moments of joy and the backbone of their households, moms give selflessly every day.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
And some of them can make a sad song that is also a mirror of how, in the saddest moments of your life, there’s probably also laughter somewhere.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
The show also generates lots of buzz and memorable moments.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Other moments featured in the photo carousel included Malti admiring some Christmas trees, cuddling with mom in a hotel bathrobe, sharing her artwork on a sketch pad, and playing with a doll from Disney's Moana.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
By knowing and understanding their audience, brands can transform data into personalized moments that resonate, create value and foster loyalty.
—Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
No more staring in awe at my family/friends who just moments ago were sharing a ridiculous joke, suddenly transformed into iconic titans, towering and thriving in the blinding lights.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
In a rare move, The Assembly, which aired as a one-off on the BBC last year featuring Michael Sheen and a wealth of viral moments, has been snapped up by ITV for a four-part series version.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
As the creators of countless moments of joy and the backbone of their households, moms give selflessly every day.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
And some of them can make a sad song that is also a mirror of how, in the saddest moments of your life, there’s probably also laughter somewhere.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Moments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moments. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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