for the time being
Example Sentences
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Those aspirations are on hold for the time being.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
It is now swimming on its own and freely, and at least for the time being, in the right direction, she said.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
Tipp says a resilient U.S. economy and upcoming monetary easing will be the main drivers of investment decisions for the time being.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
There are far too many Americans who, frustrated with the frozen job market, have just noped out for the time being.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
Galileo’s two daughters went to live with his mother in Florence, but his son stayed with Marina for the time being, until he would be old enough to rejoin his father.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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