momentarily
Example Sentences
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When Rocky Crandell heard about the change in earthquakes, he was momentarily stunned.
From Literature
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I’m momentarily reminded of the daughter of a British greengrocer, Margaret Thatcher, who, early in her political career, established her economic credentials by the simple expedient of knowing the price of butter.
Investors momentarily revived a “Sell America” trade by unloading stocks and bonds—and quickly bought them back after the dip.
She tottered just a bit, momentarily losing her balance, but she refused my help.
From Literature
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Some have also managed to momentarily connect to the internet and share their observations with journalists, friends and family members living abroad.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.