for the moment

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.

Example Sentences

The question remains of whether this was a turning point or a temporary reprieve in a lost season, but at least for the moment everyone associated with the team could deeply exhale.

From Los Angeles Times

If there is a diplomatic price, it appears to be one he is – for the moment – willing to pay.

From BBC

It’s dangerous to the future of democracy — assuming, for the moment, that’s still what we have in this country.

From Salon

It will also be more difficult to get foreign goods delivered, at least for the moment.

From Los Angeles Times

Never mind, for the moment, the sponsorships with Asian airlines, retailers, beverage companies, and so on.

From Los Angeles Times

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