momentary
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"That momentary satisfaction, when you have taken revenge by taking the remote control into your own hands and seen the results of your work with your own eyes."
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Leicester got off to an awful start and, despite momentary glimmers of hope, relegation was out of their hands come the final day.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 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
The final update was from Jan. 18, after she had emergency surgery to remove that tumor, and her mood was one of momentary relief.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Poppy broke the momentary frozen spell by waving his hands to urge everyone out into the hall.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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