1
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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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3
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
Jimmy Butler produced a lot of memorable moments at Kaseya Center during his Miami Heat tenure.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Maryland basketball hasn’t lacked unforgettable NCAA Tournament moments this week.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
But there were moments late last season in Kansas City and Washington when Bohm’s outward frustration about a personal failure angered coaches and teammates, according to multiple team sources.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
That’s no surprise, as the Royals continue to trust him in big moments.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
Led by coach Doug Groff, The Wildcats went on a 9-0 run in the final moments to capture the program-defining victory.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
There were plenty of sincere moments, too.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
Fittingly, no one stood firmer in the tense moments against Colorado State.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
The final moments show that Julia has been the smart, strong one all along.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Maryland basketball hasn’t lacked unforgettable NCAA Tournament moments this week.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
But there were moments late last season in Kansas City and Washington when Bohm’s outward frustration about a personal failure angered coaches and teammates, according to multiple team sources.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
That’s no surprise, as the Royals continue to trust him in big moments.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
Led by coach Doug Groff, The Wildcats went on a 9-0 run in the final moments to capture the program-defining victory.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
There were plenty of sincere moments, too.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
Fittingly, no one stood firmer in the tense moments against Colorado State.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
The final moments show that Julia has been the smart, strong one all along.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Moments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moments. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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