momentarily
Example Sentences
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The spike in interest quickly burned off as if the World Cup were a circus that momentarily thrilled before leaving town.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The sampling of funk and glam rock classics momentarily distracts us from the nonsensical staging choices and hopped-up gags, but only for so long.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
The offenders were stopped in their tracks by audience members shushing - some even hissing - or having a quiet word, but in each case it still momentarily broke the spell of the film.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
More recently, I was asked why I didn’t just buy a reprint online for cheap, and momentarily balked at the question.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
“Hey,” Erin said, acknowledging us momentarily before checking her phone.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
Vocabulary lists containing momentarily
The Sky at Our Feet
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