for a little while
Example Sentences
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It’s good and healthy to forget about the world’s problems for a little while, to give our poor amygdalas a rest with a concert, a bowling league, some really good jujitsu.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Unfortunately, we’ve been drifting for a little while on our laurels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
"Because he hasn't been here for a little while we sent some up-to-date images and a little video of the galleries and he selected 12 objects which he wanted to talk about."
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
“We’ve liked it for a little while, and we’ve been wrong for a while.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 7, 2026
Fortunately, Grandpa Nate took its picture right after she finished it, so Grandma Sadie can remember how it looked for a little while.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
