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for the time being







ADVERB
in the meantime
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No restrictions on consumer consumption have been announced for the time being.

From Barron's

Seehorn’s Carol, on the other hand, is battling her way through one long X-File that, for the time being, is set to play out over at least two seasons.

From Salon

In a recent newsletter, the head teacher said temperatures in the main school building are comfortable at the moment so children do not need to wear extra layers for the time being.

From BBC

In the meantime, researchers hope the rollout will move slowly—perhaps confined to clinical research for the time being while developers and medical experts work out the kinks.

From Scientific American

For now, Riley could bask in the afterglow of a major recruiting victory, knowing he’d fortified the future of the tight end position for the time being, at least.

From Los Angeles Times