for a time

Example Sentences

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“Schmigadoon!” wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for nostalgia for a time when musicals were not just more popular but also often fresher and more inventive than they are today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

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

From BBC • May 9, 2026

From what root is "democracy" derived?—What adjective is formed from "democracy"?—Is Russia at present a democracy?—Can you mention any ancient governments that for a time were democracies?

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton