the time being
Example Sentences
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But the man who has run global soccer for the past decade remains defiant—and seemingly immovable for the time being.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
From above, an outdoor terrace is outfitted especially for hosting recruits or other luminaries, complete, for the time being, with basketball courts and pickleball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
"This is the end of my political journey," he said, although he plans to stay on as an MP for the time being.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
North Wales Police advised other householders to "keep all doors and windows closed for the time being".
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Confident that he was safe, for the time being at least, Galileo returned to Tuscany.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
