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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Nonce' in a Sentence

"The present or immediate occasion or purpose, often used in the phrase "for the nonce."" more

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They played with a giant bubble wand for the nonce.
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat for the nonce.
The teacher used a puppet for the nonce to make the class laugh.

Nonce

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nounThe present or immediate occasion or purpose, often used in the phrase "for the nonce."

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Last Updated On: August 10, 2024
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