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at this stage

Idioms  
  1. Also,. 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]


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By agreeing to lift production, the eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies, who met virtually on Sunday, showed that they are prepared to use spare capacity if needed, but are “not willing to open the taps aggressively at this stage,” wrote Jorge Leon, senior vice president and head of geopolitical analysis at Rystad Energy, in a note Sunday.

From MarketWatch

By agreeing to lift production, the eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies that met virtually on Sunday showed that they are prepared to use spare capacity if needed, but are “not willing to open the taps aggressively at this stage,” wrote Jorge Leon, senior vice president and head of geopolitical analysis at Rystad Energy, in a note Sunday.

From MarketWatch

At this stage, the cancer is advanced and she is advised that treatment may not be effective.

From BBC

"When they come under attack, obviously there's a question of self defence, so I think the government has taken the steps you'd expect it to take at this stage."

From BBC

"We would prefer not to comment on the status of individual delegations or stakeholders at this stage but can provide assurance that we are working diligently with Milano-Cortina 2026 to find solutions for those affected," the IPC said.

From BBC