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After her death, Peston kept the property for "a while" before deciding to sell because he said being there reinforced the "terrible sadness and grief" he felt.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
For a while, he said, it was good living, with security from nearby military installations, working power service and internet that was decent enough for him to hold a remote job online.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- some time
- a long time
- a hot second
- a minute
- a spell
Possible Antonyms
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- an instant
- no time at all
- a moment
- the blink of an eye
