for the moment

Idioms  

1. Also, for the present; for the time being. Temporarily, during the period under consideration, for now. For example, For the moment I am tied up, but I'll get to it next week, or This room arrangement will do for the present, or Jim will act as secretary for the time being. The first term dates from the late 1800s, the first variant from the mid-1500s, and the second variant from the late 1400s.

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Example Sentences

The municipality’s main problem for the moment, Charafeddine said, was that only one crossing into Tyre survives, a narrow bridge on the old coastal road.

From Los Angeles Times

According to Schneider, "there is a certain level of preparedness and prices are elevated but under control for the moment".

From Barron's

Mullin was prepared for the moment: O’Brien was sitting behind him.

From Los Angeles Times

But for the moment a Thai Airways spokesperson told AFP that "prices remain fixed for now, though they are subject to change based on supply and demand".

From Barron's

There will be more about running dogs later, and more about Storm, but for the moment it is enough to know that when I started I thought I knew what I was doing.

From Literature

Related Words

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