i will be back in a moment vs i will return in a moment

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of coming back shortly. The choice between 'I will be back in a moment' and 'I will return in a moment' is a matter of personal preference or style.

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i will be back in a moment

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker will return shortly.

This phrase is used to inform someone that you will return shortly, usually within a short period of time.

Examples:

I will be back in a moment to help you with your homework.
Just wait here, I will be back in a moment.
Don't worry, I will be back in a moment.
I will be back in a moment, I just need to grab my keys.
I will be back in a moment, I need to check on something.

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i will be back in a moment
I work part time 6hours per day, so you will need to cover the time when the children are up until i will be back, initially.
This short trip is almost over but i will be back!
I will be back in the afternoon.
I will be back in 30 minutes.
Sit, I will be back soon.
I will be back at the car in ten minutes.
I will be back for her in two days.
I will be back for that eventually.
I will be back for that eventually.
I will be back in six weeks.
I do not know when I will be back.
I will be back tomorrow to heal.
Not long, I will be back soon.
After that, I will be back to work.
I will be back in an hour to check on your progress.
Tell my sister I will be back soon.
It won't take long, I will be back before tea.
And secondly, I will be back to work tomorrow full-time.
I will be back to sign books and chat.
I will be back in four minutes, five tops.

Alternatives:

I will return in a moment
I'll be back in a moment
I'll return in a moment
I'll be right back
I'll be back shortly

i will return in a moment

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker will return shortly.

This phrase is used to inform someone that you will return shortly, usually within a short period of time.

Examples:

I will return in a moment to finish the conversation.
Just give me a second, I will return in a moment.
I will return in a moment after I grab my coat.
I will return in a moment, I just need to make a quick call.
I will return in a moment, I have to check on something.

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i will return in a moment
I will return in time for the fundraiser.
Let's pretend I will return in spring.
I will return in due course to a number observations pertaining to amendments.
But, if they send me back, I will return in a few months.
With only the promise that I will return in one year during the rainy season
I'll call you, write you, I will return in two months.
I will return in kind every blow, every sting.
I'm going to step outside, collect my thoughts, and I will return in about 10 minutes.
And I believe that whatever it cost him in pain and suffering before he died, I will return in full measure upon the woman that caused it.
Paul is a nice person who puts heart and enthusiasm in what fà.ottimo! I will return in the summer. (Translated with Google Translate)
I went there in August 2010, I went back to New Year and I will return in February.
I will return in a second.
I will return in the afternoon.
So. I will return in the afternoon.
I will return in a few days.
I will return in a few days.
This somewhat more positive picture compared with the euro area average indicates considerable heterogeneity of developments across countries, to which I will return in a few minutes.
I will return to this in a moment.
Surely I will return (especially in summer).
I will return to this subject in the next News.

Alternatives:

I will be back in a moment
I'll be back in a moment
I'll return in a moment
I'll be right back
I'll be back shortly

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