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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But even if the rule takes effect, experts say, the government’s emergency response system is poorly suited to meet the urgency of the moment.
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Noah Weiland, New York Times, 25 May 2024
Nick Baron was ready for the moment, coming off the bench and making key shots as the Knights went on a first quarter run after a quick timeout by coach George Wunder.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
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Noah Weiland, New York Times, 25 May 2024
Nick Baron was ready for the moment, coming off the bench and making key shots as the Knights went on a first quarter run after a quick timeout by coach George Wunder.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
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 31 May. 2024.
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