Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: for a short time

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Usage examples:

After adjourning for a short time to allow the sides to consider his comments, the judge was told Mr Lupton wished to press ahead with his application.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/12/20/gemma-odoherty-given-more-time-to-respond-to-new-publications-allegations/

After being canceled by ABC in 2011, the show was picked back up for a short time, dishing out another 40 episodes for a grand total of 10,755, adding to its total in the realm of the longest-running TV shows in the world.

Source: https://screenrant.com/longest-running-tv-shows-ever/

At present, a middle ground is being sought; in contrast to Tõnis Lukas, Kõverik said that app-based couriers and taxi drivers are often people who stay in Estonia for a short time only, meaning they have no motivation to learn the language.

Source: https://news.err.ee/1609180195/education-ministry-revisits-topic-of-foreign-workers-estonian-language-skills

Back then, a closing 64 saw him win his second DP Tour title and for a short time on Sunday it looked like lightning might strike twice.

Source: https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2023/01/23/bob-off-to-solid-start-in-abu-dhabi/

Being in Luke’s presence for a short time wouldn’t have justified the growth of Grogu’s power, and his return to Din made it clear that they had been training for a while.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-timeline-after-return-jedi-mandalorian-sequel-trilogy/

Debbie purchases the expensive items in order to wear them for a short time before returning them for cash.

Source: https://screenrant.com/shameless-debbie-biggest-problems-fans-ignore/

During her life she worked as a hair dresser for a short time, became a corporate payroll supervisor, and eventually spent 12 years as a nurse.

Source: https://mvprogress.com/2023/03/14/obituary-sylvia-walker-flynt/

I have no idea what the judges are thinking tonight so probably see this differently to them but the Brazilian shaded that and emphasised her superiority by pushing O'Neill up against the fence for a short time before they resumed trading blows.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/live/article-11868615/Leon-Edwards-vs-Kamaru-Usman-UFC-286-2023-Live-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

"I love that flies only live for a short time, and they are dirty and annoying and come from maggots," she said.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/from-phones-to-flies-artist-inspired-by-the-everyday-c-12684295

Once again, a change like this can only work for a short time, so that the charm of the original structure isn't completely lost.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/phineas-and-ferb-change-revival/

Police say the suspect ran from the area following the attack, prompting local schools to go into lockdown for a short time as police investigated.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9525316/stabbing-georgetown-school-arrest/

Putting the heating on for a short time in the morning can help prevent mould but leaving it on all night can cause the warmer air to hold and trap excess moisture.

Source: https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23932639.8-reasons-shouldnt-sleep-heating/?ref=rss

She then travelled east to NSW, where she taught at Lismore High School for a short time, before being assigned to Crown Street Junior High Girls School in Sydney.

Source: https://www.echo.net.au/2023/12/mary-celebrates-100/

“She wasn’t brought up in that aristocratic setting where you see the children for a short time each day.”

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25004085/kate-middleton-worry-hosptial-visits-children/

The Director General, who for a short time was in charge of BBC radio when Brand was still there, was asked whether he regretted more was not done at the time to find out about Brand’s behaviour.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12542873/Police-unit-set-Jimmy-Savile-scandal-probe-Russell-Brand-case-woman-comes-forward-claim-comedian-switched-nasty-refused-sex-locked-dressing-room.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The participants will be able to disconnect from the war for a short time during their Birthright tour throughout Israel, from the Golan Heights to the Negev.

Source: https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/europe/ukraine/miriam-adelson-flies-ukraine-birthright-group-to-israel/2023/01/24/

The player returned to Europe for a short time to play in Venezia.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/a-serbian-footballer-who-played-in-brazil/

The procession through the city centre to the Bundesplatz main square, had to be split into two for a short time in order to keep to the schedule.

Source: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/thousands-demonstrate-in-bern-for-higher-wages-and-pensions/48817914?utm_campaign=swi-rss&utm_source=multiple&utm_medium=rss&utm_content=o

The road was blocked for a short time while services dealt with the vehicles."

Source: https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/injuries-reported-after-car-flips-8321085