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

But in their previous 16 matches at this stage of the competition, they have lost nine and progressed seven times.

From BBC

At this stage, Essex Police said, there is no clear and identifiable footage of the person who unmoored the boat.

From BBC

Broad Horizons Education Trust, which runs the school, told the BBC it was unable to comment further at this stage.

From BBC

There was an impressive jump in the dividend payout from €8.10 per share to €11.50 although at this stage the dividend yield of roughly 0.75% is not meaningful for shareholders who care more about growth.

From MarketWatch

“Brie’s lease was up, and that accelerated some conversations we would have needed to have later on. She and I wanted different things. I’m not in the position at this stage in my life to be the kind of partner she needs. I tried to be up-front about that from the beginning but . . .” He trails off, then shrugs as if to say, “What can you do?”

From Literature