momentary
Example Sentences
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Leicester got off to an awful start and, despite momentary glimmers of hope, relegation was out of their hands come the final day.
From BBC
Observing that momentary disappearance allows scientists to calculate the asteroid's position, speed, and shape with remarkable precision.
From Science Daily
Anthropic’s standoff with the Defense Department has cost it Uncle Sam as a customer, but it has brought a momentary advantage in the ferocious talent war between rival artificial intelligence labs.
The final update was from Jan. 18, after she had emergency surgery to remove that tumor, and her mood was one of momentary relief.
From Los Angeles Times
Fletcher said a "momentary lapse of character absolutely does not reflect my beliefs or values".
From BBC
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