for the time being
Example Sentences
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He had been thinking of going abroad to study mechanical engineering, in Italy or Denmark, but then the protests began, and he decided to stay for the time being and do his part.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
"Everyone's going to say, 'Right, I'm not going to invest anything for the time being, because I don't know yet whether any more orders will come in'", he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
We always try to have a pint of ice cream in our freezer from Henry’s Secret, which you can only order online for the time being.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Banerjee says for the time being the tournament's identity is built around its unique 100-ball format.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
“What did he have to say: ‘Let’s just lay low for the time being and see what happens,’ I’ll bet.”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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