for a short while
Example Sentences
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Ghost's assistant made hot drinks for the pair and sat with them in the bathroom for a short while.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“Russia and Western Europe converged” under the empress, at least for a short while.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
County jail compliance varied more, though often for practical reasons as jails typically only hold people for a short while.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026
Planes "may have flown 'deaf' for a short while... but under no circumstances was there a flight safety problem," he said, with pilots still having their radar.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
She put the palms of her hands against her ears, which must’ve meant something, and she danced sideways for a short while, and then backwards.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
