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for the time being







ADVERB
in the meantime
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"The German economy is stabilising for the time being, although situation remains fragile," said Clemens Fuest, Ifo's president.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Those aspirations are on hold for the time being.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Now, at least for the time being, it’s gone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

But Williams said that the increase has slowed down, and we "shouldn't see unleaded rise any further for the time being and the record diesel price now shouldn't be surpassed".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

I can’t help but laugh, and for the time being the weird feeling that’s been bothering me is gone.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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