right now vs at this point of time

The phrase 'right now' is more commonly used and natural in everyday English compared to 'at this point of time'. 'Right now' is used to indicate the present moment, while 'at this point of time' sounds more formal and less commonly used in casual conversation.

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right now

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the present moment.

Use 'right now' to refer to the current moment or the present time. It is a common and natural way to express immediacy.

Examples:

I am busy right now.
Can you call me back right now?
Right now, I am not sure what to do.
Right now, I need some time to think.
Right now, I am focused on my studies.

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Everything's pretty surreal right now.
His immune systems pretty shot right now.
Create your affiliate links right now.
Speculation is no help right now.
I'm having difficulty remembering things right now.
Katrine might have needed someone right now.
And right now your weakest player is Alex.
Its biggest supporter is in Smallville right now.
Denial should be our friend right now.
Work time's started right now.
We cannot debate criteria right now.
Can't imagine anything bringing me down right now.
Rossi's speaking with her family right now.
This is a missing persons case right now.
The creature has every advantage right now.
Mid-range collectors aren't buying right now.
But right now I'm making elephant pancakes.
Can't assume anything right now.
He needs your strength right now.
She's not exactly herself right now.

Alternatives:

at the moment
currently
presently
at present

at this point of time

This phrase is not commonly used in everyday English. It sounds formal and less natural in casual conversation.

Avoid using 'at this point of time' in everyday conversation as it may sound overly formal. It could be used in more formal or technical contexts.

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At this point of time and based on information provided by Bulgaria, the whole of Burgas region should currently remain a high risk area.
At this point of time and based on information provided by Cyprus, the whole of Cyprus should currently remain a high risk area.
At this point of time and based on information provided by the United Kingdom, the whole of Great Britain should currently remain a high risk area.
Therefore they should at this point of time not be subject to the authorisation procedure at EU level.
Having said that, for me the whole combination of factors is, at the end of the day, the explanation of why we have this result at this point of time.
It is well aware of the security situation in Iraq, which causes severe difficulties to both the population of Iraq and to the occupying forces in the country, who have the responsibility at this point of time of securing the country and protecting the population.
Therefore, this Recommendation laying down minimum principles to be applied as a common basis for the exploration or production of hydrocarbons with high-volume hydraulic fracturing is necessary at this point of time.
It is well aware of the security situation in Iraq, which causes severe difficulties to both the population of Iraq and to the occupying forces in the country, who have the responsibility at this point of time of securing the country and protecting the population.
At this point in time of export, the company knows the benefit it will receive.
Market surveillance at this point in time is of paramount importance.
We shall adjourn the debate at this point because of Question Time.
Really, we have to say at this point in time one of the great visionary directors.
Discussions with the Commission and Council are continuing on this point at the time of writing.
Since this point of time the Community industry remained loss making.
At this point in time, our family is just looking...
The usefulness of broadening the scope at this point in time must therefore be questioned.
I would like to mention in particular at this point working time, leave and social insurance.
Choosing to be ideological at this point in time would be a serious mistake.
At this point in time, the Commission cannot prejudice the results of the review.
At this point in time, no technically and economically feasible alternatives exist for such applications.

Alternatives:

at this moment
at this time
currently
right now
at present

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