momentarily

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There was a deep rumbling as a sheet of brilliant white flame suddenly erupted, momentarily engulfing the whole launch pad as the mightiest rocket Nasa has ever built rose into the sky.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

However, at least momentarily, it’s still lower than the levels reached in June of 2022, when average gas prices topped $5.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Already, the price of Brent crude has momentarily jumped to its highest level since July 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

That meant a winner who should have received a sum of 2,000 won—enough to buy a cheap cup of coffee—reaped, at least momentarily, more than $120 million in bitcoins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Stung by the rebuke, the spectators would look momentarily embarrassed and quiet down for a few minutes.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady