momentarily
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There was a deep rumbling as a sheet of brilliant white flame suddenly erupted, momentarily engulfing the whole launch pad as the mightiest rocket Nasa has ever built rose into the sky.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
However, at least momentarily, it’s still lower than the levels reached in June of 2022, when average gas prices topped $5.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Already, the price of Brent crude has momentarily jumped to its highest level since July 2024.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Investors momentarily revived a “Sell America” trade by unloading stocks and bonds—and quickly bought them back after the dip.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
“They were a gift,” I said, watching as the man squinted to avoid the glare of golden light emanating from La Llorona’s ear pendant and glinting directly into his eyes, momentarily blinding him.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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