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Rule "at the present time, at this time, at this point in time, at the moment (now, currently)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: at the present time, at this time, at this point in time, at the moment (now, currently)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool because its category is not active by default
Message: Use <suggestion>now</suggestion>, or if you really must <suggestion>currently</suggestion>
Category: Plain English (ID: PLAIN_ENGLISH)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • At the moment, I am taking a leave of absence from my work.
    Correction suggestion: Now, Currently
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Now, I am taking a leave of absence from my work.
ID: TIME_NOW [4]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)