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3. at the present time

at the present time

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at the present time

Right now. I'm sorry, but we're not accepting applications at the present time. She's busy at the present time—can she call you back later?

See also: present, time

at the present time

 and at this point (in time)

Cliché now; at present. (Used often as a wordy replacement for now.) We don't know the location of the stolen car at the present time. The patient is doing nicely at the present time.

See also: present, time