for a moment
Example Sentences
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He looked startled for a moment and then with an uncharacteristic grin replied that he considered that a welcome compliment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
He asked the room for a moment of silence for the victims.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
At a recent legislative debate in Seoul, he called for a moment of silence for South Korean individual investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Andy Burnham has described Arday's death as "a tragedy on so many levels", as he called for a "moment for reflection".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Ma closed her eyes for a moment, then began to sweep.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
