little while

Example Sentences

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It’s good and healthy to forget about the world’s problems for a little while, to give our poor amygdalas a rest with a concert, a bowling league, some really good jujitsu.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

Wydra: Do you find that it gets blurry after a little while?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

And maybe - maybe - he did sulk, but if he did it was only for a little while.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Unfortunately, we’ve been drifting for a little while on our laurels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

She couldn’t take it all, but she could take this much, she could hold on to it for a little while, offer some reprieve.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray