at this stage

Idioms  

1. Also,. At this (that) step, phase, or position in a process or activity, as in I'm not sure if you can help at this stage, but perhaps you can pitch in later, or I don't need an assistant at this stage of the game. The variant uses game in the sense of “a particular process or activity.” [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

“We have not gained access to inspect the vehicle, which is critical to understanding what occurred, and it would be premature to draw conclusions at this stage,” a GM spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

That is a consumption gap of about 25 percentage points of GDP—a massive deviation from what you would expect at this stage of development.

From Barron's

Some of these cases cannot be reported at this stage under standard laws designed to ensure a fair trial of all criminal suspects.

From BBC

The decision to sack Precheur was not based on results - the club are where they hoped to be at this stage - but because they crave a coach who can deliver a unique style of football and take their identity closer to that of Lyon's.

From BBC

The Gunners had only been top at this stage twice before Mikel Arteta took charge, but this is the third time in four seasons that they sit top of the tree at Christmas.

From BBC