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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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Recent Examples of moments
There were other moments when Binder uncovered specific ideas that Axelrod said shifted the race's momentum.
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Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
An ascot slipper lined with pure wool is practically a prerequisite for fireside moments or a night of holiday movies on Netflix.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
In the very last moments of the week, the Sun smiles beatifically on Jupiter, blessing you with confidence to begin the next Monday in a chipper mood.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Instead, the Sun ends the final moments of the week on a happy note with its good pal, Jupiter.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
To help her work those moments out physically, Ronan called on Sir Wayne McGregor, the resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
But thanks to Thursday night, one of the most iconic Mets moments of all-time will always belong to the most Mets player of all.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This negative perception, stemming from my formative years, made positive feedback feel exceedingly rare, reserved only for moments of exceptional performance.
—Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In their last moments on the phone last Friday, Alonso described the moment panic set in for Andrade as water flooded the streets.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
An ascot slipper lined with pure wool is practically a prerequisite for fireside moments or a night of holiday movies on Netflix.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
In the very last moments of the week, the Sun smiles beatifically on Jupiter, blessing you with confidence to begin the next Monday in a chipper mood.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Instead, the Sun ends the final moments of the week on a happy note with its good pal, Jupiter.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
To help her work those moments out physically, Ronan called on Sir Wayne McGregor, the resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
But thanks to Thursday night, one of the most iconic Mets moments of all-time will always belong to the most Mets player of all.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This negative perception, stemming from my formative years, made positive feedback feel exceedingly rare, reserved only for moments of exceptional performance.
—Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In their last moments on the phone last Friday, Alonso described the moment panic set in for Andrade as water flooded the streets.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Moments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moments. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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