at this stage

Idioms

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

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Starbucks Senior Vice President Paul Riedel voiced similar thoughts in relation to his company’s app, which is in beta form at this stage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Would you consider reducing bond exposure at this stage?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

“And I think at this stage, fans couldn’t feel less welcome. I don’t think anyone this time was expecting transport to be free. But we weren’t expecting to be gouged, either.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The planned manufacturing hub is largely conceptual at this stage, and details, including which American companies will participate and just what they will build in the Philippines, are yet to be determined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Seeing that he could not make up ground at this stage, the jockey changed his game plan, eased up, and settled in to wait.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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