for the time being
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for the time being
At the present moment; for now. For the time being, our plans remain unchanged until something convinces us otherwise. Let's just stay focused on this for the time being. We can address other issues later in the meeting.
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for the time being
for the present; until some other arrangement is made.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
for the time ˈbeing
(also for the ˈmoment/ˈpresent) now, and for a short time in the future: He can stay with us for the time being until he finds a place of his own. ♢ I’m happy here for the moment, but I might want to move soon.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
for the time being
Temporarily.
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