for a time

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A group of supporters had stormed the ring road, bringing traffic to a halt for a time and letting off flares, an AFP photographer said.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Momentum investing is built around buying stocks that have already been rising, on the view that strong trends in the market typically persist for a time.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Billoo’s daughters’ favorite halal crispy rice treats were unavailable for a time due to pandemic-related supply chain issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Warmer conditions are also expected across southern areas for a time, before temperatures drop through the weekend.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Soon after this Therem left his Domain, saying that he wished to indwell at Rotherer Fastness for a time, and he did not return to Stok until a year had passed.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin