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for a bit

ADVERB

awhile

Synonyms

WEAK

briefly for a little while for a moment for a spell for a while for the moment momentarily not for long temporarily transiently

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The men stayed in touch for a bit, by email.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

So, could the robot just watch someone packing boxes for a bit and then join in?

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“We have to adhere to the law because we know if we cross that line, even a fraction for a bit, we know they’ll crush us.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“I think we are in for a bit of a rocky road,” di Galoma said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

I stare at her for a bit before I start walking again.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

for a bit

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