brief while
Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words
Refers to a short duration of time.
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Examples (10)
- We waited for a brief while before the show began.
- He paused for a brief while to collect his thoughts.
- The speaker addressed the audience for a brief while before opening the floor for questions.
- She visited her hometown for a brief while last summer.
- Can you spare a brief while to help me with this task?
- Even a brief while of meditation can improve focus.
- The rain stopped for a brief while, giving us a chance to run inside.
- I'll stay for a brief while and then head home.
- If you can wait for a brief while, I'll be right with you.
- Just rest for a brief while; you'll feel better.