Example sentences of "for the [noun] being [conj] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I am happy here for the time being but want the chance to move on to bigger things in the future . ’ |
| 2 | In Wisconsin the Assembly agreed not to vote on an abortion measure , thereby killing a revised bill for the time being and allowing a stringent , but inoperable , law imposing criminal penalties for doctors performing abortions to remain in force . |
| 3 | However , due to the limited capacities of the Committee it was recommended that the group should concentrate on running the centre more effectively for the time being and to engage management consultants to help it develop the capacity to run more complicated projects . |
| 4 | The effect of reading a Bill a second time is to curb further debate on the general principle for the time being and cause the Bill to go straight to the next stage , which is the committee stage . |
| 5 | ‘ But I am ready to ignore any further transfer rumours for the time being and concentrate on making this a successful season for Rangers . ’ |
| 6 | You just tip it carefully that will do for the time being and eat those first |