the moment

noun

: as soon as
The moment the cameras are turned off, he is able to relax.
Everything stops the moment she walks in the room.

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Arizona runs an aggressive, attack-minded offense led by Caleb Love — a volatile but fearless scorer who might go cold for stretches, yet somehow always rises to the moment when the game’s on the line. — Tobias Bass, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025 From the moment the details of the agreement became known, analysts gave the deal a poor prognosis. — TIME, 23 Mar. 2025 For the moment, Europe's launcher program is back on track to provide autonomous access to space, a capability European officials consider a strategic imperative. — Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025 Every investor knows, or should, that the moment of maximum uncertainty is a time to buy. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the moment

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“The moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20moment. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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