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for the moment

Idioms

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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for the moment

The same could be said for the moment that Wakefield Trinity got their hands on the Super League trophy when they beat Warrington Wolves 23-10 in Saturday's Grand Final.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

However, the powerful Bundesbank has decided for the moment not to shift its reserves away from New York.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

A more helpful perspective comes from assuming for the moment that midcaps are a distinct asset class, and then comparing their returns with those of small- and large-cap stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

“I’m just waiting for the moment we have to run.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

I look to the fire that still rages, but for the moment is at bay.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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