for a bit
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Sure, the tech rally can go on for a bit longer, but the stocks are vulnerable to a steep drop at even a whiff of trouble.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Maybe a friend’s place for a bit, probably back out to the street.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
We spent years leaving medical records scattered from Tonga to Iceland; it’s time for a bit more continuity of care.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
You’re right that this windfall might not totally change your life, but it could make it a little more exciting for a bit.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
I heard Mama scrabble around in the kitchen for a bit, and then she came out with a mound of folded tinfoil that she handed over to Susie.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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