momentarily
Example Sentences
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I had to pause momentarily while writing this paragraph just to wipe a tear from the corner of my eye.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
The ball caromed back into the outfield and Rumfield momentarily stopped at second base.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Though markets were momentarily on edge Monday after fighting flared for the first time in weeks, investors quickly bounced back to send stocks to multiple new records this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
The Rockets momentarily stopped the bleeding with six consecutive points late in the quarter, but on James’ last-minute trey, the Lakers finished the quarter on a 7-0 run to take a 49-31 halftime lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2026
They too had gone shopping, momentarily forgetting their persistent fear, and had fun stocking up on new American clothes.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
Vocabulary lists containing momentarily
The Sky at Our Feet
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The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
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"A Brief Account of the Facts" and "Comprehending the Calamity"
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