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

"It would be inappropriate to comment any further at this stage while legal proceedings are ongoing."

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According to Airbus sources, while the aim of the new venture is long-term growth in an expanding market, "doing nothing would be the biggest risk at this stage".

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"But there are some people out there who are quite happy to pay extra tax to fund public services - at this stage it's about incorporating everyone's views," he said.

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About one in four men with advanced prostate cancer at this stage have mutations in HRR-related genes, including BRCA1, BRCA2, CHEK2, and PALB2.

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The 27-year-old has had to play more than was planned at this stage of the season because of a knee injury to Kai Havertz, featuring for 90 minutes seven times in Arsenal's opening 12 matches.

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