the time being

Example Sentences

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For the time being, Paintsil is funding much of the academy’s work on his $4.5-million salary with the Galaxy, although Herbalife, the team’s longtime shirt sponsor, is helping with a sports nutrition program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Tech likely will paper over those cracks for the time being.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Now, at least for the time being, it’s gone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

But Williams said that the increase has slowed down, and we "shouldn't see unleaded rise any further for the time being and the record diesel price now shouldn't be surpassed".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

When Prosper and Riccio finally returned to the Star-Palace, Bo immediately came rushing to greet them and so, for the time being, they did not tell the others about the detective who had delayed them.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke