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.

Examples of the moment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And Billie Joe Armstrong did everything possible to keep fans living in the moment, telling them over and over to put their phones down. —

Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2024 But, again, be careful of comparisons of Bam playing at the moment alongside Olympic greatness as opposed to a more typical NBA roster. —

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024 Those moments of slowing down to stretch and connect to your body in the moment can also develop a better sense of body awareness, Reed and Cruz said. —

Kristen Rogers, CNN, 5 Aug. 2024 Read More: The Inside Story of How Noah Lyles Pulled Off That Incredible 100-M Win In track and field, the end of an athlete’s lap is determined by the moment their torso crosses the finish line. —

Solcyré Burga, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the moment

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