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But they ultimately proved not to provide a permanent change in their fortunes, but a momentary respite.

Commitment could not be questioned here, but Spurs were undone by momentary lapses that always risk the ultimate punishment against PSG.

"This was not a momentary lapse by Paul Doyle — it was a choice he made that day and it turned celebration into mayhem."

The defence said it was a "momentary lapse on her part", a "terribly tragic accident" in which she too "significantly suffered".

Short sellers piled into the stock, setting up the momentary rebound typical of meme stocks.