at this stage

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]

Example Sentences

“And, frankly, any speculation would be crazy. These were guys who committed fraud. Look, they conned me. I made an investment in these guys thinking it was on the up-and-up and they conned me. At this stage, I have no ability to predict why they did anything they did.”

From Los Angeles Times

"At this stage, it appears the only way for Google to end its conflict of interest effectively is with a structural remedy, such as selling some part of its ad tech business," she said.

From BBC

JLR says it is investigating the hack, but there is no evidence at this stage any customer data has been stolen.

From BBC

India's symbolic responses "in support of a multipolar world" including deepening engagement with Japan, China and Russia have been wise moves, Ajay Srivastava of the Delhi-based Global Trade Research Initiative told the BBC, adding that direct retaliation at this stage would be premature.

From BBC

"At this stage there is no evidence any customer data has been stolen but our retail and production activities have been severely disrupted."

From BBC