momentary

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CrowdStrike Holdings is having a stellar month, and that hot run isn’t just a momentary blip, according to analysts at Morgan Stanley.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Observing that momentary disappearance allows scientists to calculate the asteroid's position, speed, and shape with remarkable precision.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

A momentary price spike Sunday night gave oil companies the opportunity to lock in future deliveries at higher rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The fault caused a momentary surge in current on the four live lines running through Eaton Canyon, the company said, which may have energized the idle line.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

He paused, then, as Poirot did not speak, he made an apologetic little bow, and after a momentary hesitation left the dining car in the same quiet, unobtrusive fashion as he had come.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie