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What does for the time being mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word for the time being? Here's what it means.

Adverb
  1. (idiomatic) temporarily; until later
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The tower has been redundant since the 1970s, but it will stay for the time being.
He has decided not to make any attempt to help improve things in his native country for the time being.
The meeting also raises hopes that job action in the province is finished for the time being.
This is the review that recommended no more universities in Ireland for the time being.
We know that, for the time being, there is no question of our vote having any effect on the direction that Europe takes.
But he is adamant that there is not a word of truth in any of these stories, and that, for the time being at least, he is here to stay.

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