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

As she spoke, Lucy turned crimson, though it was only momentarily, for her poor wasted veins could not stand for long such an unwonted drain to the head.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker