for the moment

phrase

: right now but possibly not for long
The schedule is accurate for the moment.

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This and that Before the game, the Marlins promoted recently acquired Logan Driscoll from Jacksonville, giving the team four catchers for the moment – Joe Mack, Brian Navarreto, Agustin Ramirez and Driscoll. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 Alba had previously spoken to PEOPLE about getting ready for the moment Honor headed off to college. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Milton is unfazed by what appears, for the moment, to be the political unfeasibility of putting this technology to use. Billy Perrigo, Time, 17 Aug. 2026 Worried about what the report might contain, Rebecca opts to keep the report from Keeley, at least for the moment. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the moment

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“For the moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20moment. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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