for a bit

Example Sentences

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“It’s the kind of idea that you try for a bit, it doesn’t work, and you think maybe you were just too hopeful,” said Mark Sellke, a Harvard statistician at OpenAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The stories frame the all-consuming desire for retaliation as an integral aspect of our mortal lives; no one gets out without hankering for a bit of vengeance.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

“There are some ditches in the area, so the person was out of view for a bit as well.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“If you are both home, why don’t you two play outside for a bit? I need to do a few things before I get dinner started.”

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce