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at this stage

idiom
Meaning

at the current point in a process or situation. You use this to talk about what is happening now compared to what might happen later.


Examples
SIMPLE

At this stage, we do not know the final result.

CONTEXTUAL

The project is difficult, but at this stage, we are still on track to finish on time.

COMPLEX

While the initial data remains inconclusive, at this stage, the researchers are hesitant to draw any definitive conclusions regarding the long-term effects of the treatment.

Last updated April 22, 2026