Collocations for "presently"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "presently" in context.
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presently
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adv
- is presently [busy, occupied, engaged]
- are presently experiencing [difficulties, complications, delays]
- is presently in [class, a meeting, the office]
- is (not) presently at [work, home, school]
- is presently on [vacation, a trip, tour, a visit]
- is presently [available, unavailable, out of stock]
- is presently [occupied, owned, managed] by
- is presently [collaborating, working, cooperating] with
- is presently [involved, engaged] with
- is presently looking for a new [house, car, manager]
- the [band, president, Royals] are presently on tour
- the items are presently on [display, backorder, sale]
'presently' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):