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For the time being, all those companies are at the mercy of memory chip prices that keep moving higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Deals are still in the offing for the time being, though, since many builders are trying to get unsold homes off their books.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

The building in the nation's capital that houses the Kennedy Center continues, however, to display Trump's name on its facade for the time being.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

She and Dad have a lot of important details to work out—jobs and contracts and how, exactly, we’re all going to fit into Tūtū’s house for the time being.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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