momentarily
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Throughout human history eclipses have stirred amazement, fear and reverence, as they appear to momentarily halt the normal course of nature.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
A last-gasp defeat by England in Lens momentarily punctured that optimism, but the final group game against Russia presented Coleman's side with a chance to secure their place in the knockout stages.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
That pressure has at least momentarily flushed some AI concerns out of the market, said Trevor Slaven, Barings’ global head of asset allocation and multiasset portfolio solutions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The driver successfully and momentarily evaded officers, who found his abandoned motorcycle, valued at $5,000, in a nearby alley, according to Buttitta.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Coming down a steep trail with Paul one day, she momentarily lost her footing.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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