momentary
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“It’ll have a momentary effect, no doubt about it. Humans are very reactionary,” Parsons said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Other cyber stocks saw a momentary lift the week, but that optimism didn’t last long.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 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
Fletcher said a "momentary lapse of character absolutely does not reflect my beliefs or values".
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
These are things that, tragically, lead to a momentary loss of focus; but they are accidents, tiny blips, and instants.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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