in a moment

phrase

: in a short time : soon
I'll explain that in a moment.

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But, in a moment where the AI industry is filled with existential anxiety, and even its leaders are calling for brakes, Haugen isn’t advocating for a pause in AI development. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 Let’s be like Ilya at the keyboard, picking out a tune even in a moment of duress. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 Timberlake famously performed the vocal percussion while on NSYNC’s No String Attached tour in 2000 in a moment that has since gone viral. — Mariel Turner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 However, the chemistry with this squad seems to be in question again after quarterback Jalen Hurts was once more caught in a moment that went viral involving his teammate. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in a moment

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“In a moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20moment. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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