temporary lull
Frequency: 6.57.5 per million words
a pause that is not permanent
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Examples (10)
- After the storm, there was a temporary lull in the wind.
- The stock market experienced a temporary lull before continuing its ascent.
- We enjoyed a temporary lull in the conversation before the main topic was introduced.
- The doctor hoped the medication would provide a temporary lull in the patient's pain.
- There was a temporary lull in the fighting, allowing civilians to evacuate.
- The project schedule had a temporary lull due to unexpected material delays.
- During the afternoon, the usually busy city street had a temporary lull.
- Her anxiety saw a temporary lull after she received good news.
- Let's make the most of this temporary lull to gather our thoughts.
- The children's noise had a temporary lull as they watched a cartoon.