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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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The students wore costumes for the nonce during the school play.
He wore a disguise for the nonce to attend the masquerade ball.
She drew a funny cartoon on the board for the nonce.

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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