for a little while
Example Sentences
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"I promise I'll be fine," he told the two men, adding that he would be out of action "for a little while".
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
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
Now, it is giving them a boost—at least for a little while.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
“We’ve liked it for a little while, and we’ve been wrong for a while.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 7, 2026
And Sam and Mom never let us starve, even if we have to do without TV or a toaster for a little while.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
