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momentary

[moh-muhn-ter-ee] / ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr i /


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His results echo a previous study that tied momentary awe to reduced daily stress and, over time, higher life satisfaction.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

“This was not impulsive conduct or a momentary lapse in judgment,” prosecutors said in a sentencing memo.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

He looks at me in momentary panic, freezing on the spot, closing his eyes and placing both hands on his ears.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

The high volatility during Tuesday’s trading session could wind up being a momentary blip as the hardware-infrastructure buildup to support generative artificial intelligence continues.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

It was petulant, he knew it, but he still watched them spread out on the floor, their contents spilling everywhere, and it gave him a momentary sense of satisfaction.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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