for the while

Frequency: 4.01.2 per million words

For the time being; for now.

whilePREPOSITION + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • There's no need to do anything for the while.
  • We can stay here for the while until the storm passes.
  • Let's postpone the decision for the while and revisit it tomorrow.
  • She's living with her parents for the while until she finds her own place.
  • This temporary solution will work for the while.
  • They decided to manage with their current resources for the while.
  • He's taken on extra shifts for the while to save up some money.
  • The store will remain closed for the while due to renovations.
  • For the while, let's focus on completing this urgent task.
  • I'll just use this old phone for the while until I can afford a new one.