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.
Recent Examples on the Web
While the Ghoul is momentarily distracted, Lucy runs.
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
But at one point, Trump could be seen momentarily removing his glasses while looking and pointing up to the sky.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
But at one point, Trump could be seen momentarily removing his glasses while looking and pointing up to the sky.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 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 5 May. 2024.
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