for a time
Example Sentences
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A group of supporters had stormed the ring road, bringing traffic to a halt for a time and letting off flares, an AFP photographer said.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Momentum investing is built around buying stocks that have already been rising, on the view that strong trends in the market typically persist for a time.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
Billoo’s daughters’ favorite halal crispy rice treats were unavailable for a time due to pandemic-related supply chain issues.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
He even lived in Vienna for a time and served as the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
He brought the hovercar down, coasted above the surface for a time.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
