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5 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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Sally wore her favorite dress for the nonce, as it was her birthday.
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Mark used a toy telescope for the nonce to pretend he was an astronaut.
Tommy chose the blue crayon for the nonce to color his drawing.
He recited a poem for the nonce at the open mic night.
The teacher allowed extra playtime for the nonce to reward good behavior.

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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