in a moment

idiom

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

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What Makes Sticky Content Stand Out From Viral Content Viral content touches a nerve in a moment of urgency or confusion. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 The two hurdlers hugged in a moment of mutual respect following the 300 hurdles. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 May 2025 Maresca would not be the first coach to lean on the fearlessness of youth in a moment of adversity. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 14 May 2025 As the narrative unfolds, her mundane tasks take a playful turn, with suggestive dance moves punctuating her daydreams, until Wheeler suddenly appears unannounced, leaving both characters caught in a moment of shy intrigue. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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