momentarily
adverb
mo·men·tar·i·ly
ˌmō-mən-ˈter-ə-lē 
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Examples of momentarily in a Sentence
The wind let up momentarily, allowing us to start a campfire.
He paused momentarily before finishing his speech.
We expect them to arrive momentarily.
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And so The Falling Sky softens its focus, the visuals blurring momentarily, in an obvious but well-used effect, as Kopenawa enters a realm of dream and prophecy.
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
Advertisement Martin momentarily took the lead in the long jump competition with his personal record of 23 feet, 2½ inches, causing a brief celebration.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
Advertisement Martin momentarily took the lead in the long jump competition with his personal record of 23 feet, 2½ inches, causing a brief celebration.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for momentarily
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“Momentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/momentarily. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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