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momentary

[moh-muhn-ter-ee] / ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr i /


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Another benefit these impromptu conversations offer: the momentary glow that comes from simply being acknowledged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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

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

They remained like that, linked by icy index fingers that did not transmit anything in any way until she awoke from her momentary dream and slapped her forehead with her hand.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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