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at this stage
Idioms and Phrases
Also, at this or that stage of the game . 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
"At this stage, no hypothesis is being favored," she added.
And, obviously, at this stage of his career, retirement gets closer with every day, with only James knowing for sure where that road ends.
However, O'Sullivan, 49, appearing at this stage for the 14th time, clicked into gear and responded with three consecutive half centuries of his own as he took the next three frames to lead 3-2.
In an address on Tuesday, Gen Masemola said: "We don't want to speculate at this stage what led to the discovery of these bodies in this river, whether it was an accident or not, our investigation will reveal those aspects once we find their vehicle."
But at this stage of the playoffs, what does math matter?
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