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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The vehicle pulled over momentarily, then sped away northbound on 17th Street, according to the complaint.
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Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
The nearly 60,000-strong crowd gasped collectively as Martin momentarily disappeared.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Rhea recalls momentarily falling back into Aunt Hilda's shoes during filming.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
This may look like deep breathing, visualizing a relaxing place, or stepping away from the trigger momentarily.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
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Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
The nearly 60,000-strong crowd gasped collectively as Martin momentarily disappeared.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Rhea recalls momentarily falling back into Aunt Hilda's shoes during filming.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
This may look like deep breathing, visualizing a relaxing place, or stepping away from the trigger momentarily.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 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 4 Dec. 2024.
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