momentarily
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In Antigua and Barbuda, at a rally to mark the country's Independence Day, a sudden downpour left the King drenched, without an umbrella and looking momentarily cross.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
I’ve been momentarily halted by that title each time I’ve picked up my tattered $5 thrift-store copy over the last few weeks.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
After tech stocks had treaded water for weeks, AI giant Anthropic momentarily rejuvenated investors with a filing that showed soaring revenue ahead of its planned initial public offering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
So Bill Plaschke has momentarily stopped playing psychic and has morphed into general manager, saying the Dodgers should either force Shohei Ohtani to stop pitching or trade him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
Tansy was momentarily discommoded at the sight of Glenn.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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