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for the time being







ADVERB
in the meantime
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He said he was content to stay there for the time being.

From Barron's

On Monday evening, the couple packed their essential belongings into bags and loaded them into a trolley, ready to leave their home behind for the time being.

From BBC

But for the time being, there is no sense that the Dane's future is under any immediate threat despite the lacklustre level of performance against Forest.

From BBC

"This is done only as a precautionary measure, but it is appropriate that we are at a crescent sense of alertness just at the moment for the time being," he said.

From BBC

Since the deal was announced, though, Sarandos pledged that his company would maintain Warner Bros.’ release schedule for the time being – emphasis on that last part.

From Salon