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for a short while



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Trade experts say the administration might succeed in raising revenue with Section 122 for a short while because of the time limit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026

County jail compliance varied more, though often for practical reasons as jails typically only hold people for a short while.

From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2026

Planes "may have flown 'deaf' for a short while... but under no circumstances was there a flight safety problem," he said, with pilots still having their radar.

From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026

And sometimes for a short while it works — but only for a short time,” said Reagan.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2025

‘Only for a short while, I hope,’ he said.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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