momentarily

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There was a deep rumbling as a sheet of brilliant white flame suddenly erupted, momentarily engulfing the whole launch pad as the mightiest rocket Nasa has ever built rose into the sky.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

However, at least momentarily, it’s still lower than the levels reached in June of 2022, when average gas prices topped $5.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Already, the price of Brent crude has momentarily jumped to its highest level since July 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Investors momentarily revived a “Sell America” trade by unloading stocks and bonds—and quickly bought them back after the dip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

As we step into admin, the door momentarily hides our faces from the camera in the corner, and he whispers, “Be brave.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed