momentary

Example Sentences

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The momentary excitement had taken Owen’s mind off the cold, but now he felt the wind and snow coming right down the metal pipe.

From Literature

Until then, let’s enjoy each week’s momentary rescue delivered whenever Cumming intones, “Players, the time for talk is over.”

From Salon

"It is really not worth it that momentary feeling of 'oh yes my skin looks lovely and tanned'. It doesn't last. It's literally a moment," she said.

From BBC

The fault caused a momentary surge in current on the four live lines running through Eaton Canyon, the company said, which may have energized the idle line.

From Los Angeles Times

Let’s chalk up your girlfriend’s comments to momentary bad judgment.

From MarketWatch