momentarily
Example Sentences
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She tottered just a bit, momentarily losing her balance, but she refused my help.
From Literature
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Some have also managed to momentarily connect to the internet and share their observations with journalists, friends and family members living abroad.
From BBC
Roberts doesn’t offer much empathy for the poor, diseased critter other than a pause when Ben momentarily ponders his reflection in a pool as Adrian Johnston’s eerie synth-piano score tinkles.
From Los Angeles Times
Bracing herself, the actress pushed him aside, with enough surprise and force that he momentarily let go of the doorframe, and she passed through.
From Literature
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Pleasant as that view was, I was ready to soak, as were the two couples who got momentarily lost with me.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.