for the time being
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Those aspirations are on hold for the time being.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Tipp says a resilient U.S. economy and upcoming monetary easing will be the main drivers of investment decisions for the time being.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
There are far too many Americans who, frustrated with the frozen job market, have just noped out for the time being.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
Authorities in China reportedly ordered its oil refineries to stop exporting fuel for the time being, in an attempt to keep domestic prices under control.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Panicked, Squire boarded a train to Albany to try to speak to him personally, only to learn that the governor was out of town and for the time being unreachable.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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