for the present
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“It’s now become a world-leading humanitarian crisis, not just for the present, with 30 million people in humanitarian need, but actually record-breaking,” says David Miliband, the president of the International Rescue Committee.
From Slate
Early in the offseason, James’s camp caused a brief stir when his agent, Rich Paul, acknowledged that the Lakers were trying to simultaneously build for the present and future, but underlined James’s desire to win now.
Until the White House clarified that the charge would be a one-time fee for new H-1B applications, not charged annually or for renewals or reentry, holders were advised by some employers not to leave the U.S. for the present; those who were caught off-guard overseas scurried to get home by Sunday, when the fee began.
From Los Angeles Times
The most pressing need the Lakers have is finding a rim-running, shot-blocking young center to put alongside Luka Doncic for the present and future.
From Los Angeles Times
I said “Guys, in the flashbacks, obviously I don’t have a ring, but I think I should have a ring for the present time.”
From Los Angeles Times
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