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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for the moment

The name of the game for the moment is for a candidate to get as many of their supporters at their respective county delegate elections as possible.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

“This keeps manufacturing production decent for the moment and also results in some muted optimism about the outlook despite continued uncertainty around the Middle East conflict,” ING’s Colijn said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

"It's good for the moment, but when we ask how many years the demand will continue, the local community is looking at it with unease."

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

If they got up too early, they have to wait for the moment to get to De Paul's room, nobody can jump the routine.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Gerald, helpless for the moment, looked away, but he thought, Maybe you’re wrong, Jordan Sparks.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

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