the moment
noun
: as soon as
The moment the cameras are turned off, he is able to relax.
Everything stops the moment she walks in the room.
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In a sweet Instagram post, Spelling explained what the moment meant for her.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Hilarious images from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Marchetti’s photo shows the moment a red squirrel is entering its hide in the trunk of a tree, with its legs at right angles to the trunk.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
And the moment seems to have been just as special for Blue Ivy.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Throughout the premiere’s red carpet, Beyoncé and her daughter stood closely together, soaking in the moment and showcasing their intimate bond with the world.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Hilarious images from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Marchetti’s photo shows the moment a red squirrel is entering its hide in the trunk of a tree, with its legs at right angles to the trunk.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
And the moment seems to have been just as special for Blue Ivy.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Throughout the premiere’s red carpet, Beyoncé and her daughter stood closely together, soaking in the moment and showcasing their intimate bond with the world.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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“The moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20moment. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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