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for a period of time, usually suggesting that the duration of the time is temporary or not permanent
Example
I need to lay my work aside for a while and take a break.
He shut the cat in the bedroom for a while to keep it safe.
Some people prefer to run their bills for a while to gather rewards points before settling the amount.
Truth be told, I've been struggling with anxiety for a while now.
The long hike up the mountain left him feeling fatigued, and he needed to rest for a while.