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 situation is stable for the moment" in terms of supply, Vladimirov said.

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In the ongoing rivalry between California and Texas, the Golden State has, for the moment, scored five points to the Lone Star State’s zero.

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These days it’s more reliant on Bitcoin prices, which for the moment, are under pressure.

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“The main thing is that we are together now. We are safe for the moment, and there is nothing to do but wait.”

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The answers to these questions, like so many others, remained unknown, at least for the moment.

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