in a moment

idiom

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

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Ilya even comforts Shane in a moment of panic by calling him his boyfriend, a simple but monumental step for Hollanov, as the internet has dubbed them. Hunter Ingram, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025 Every leader eventually finds themselves in a moment where the pressure spikes and the stakes rise for their organization. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2025 Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent. Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2025 The Chiefs’ offense, led by veteran signal‑caller Patrick Mahomes, remains one of the NFL’s most dangerous when healthy, with strong red‑zone efficiency and playmakers that can flip a game in a moment. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025 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 31 Dec. 2025.

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