Sentence examples for momentary satisfactions from inspiring English sources

It is tempting to shout states' rights when deeply flawed federal legislation is enacted, but the momentary satisfactions of that exercise carry long-term constitutional costs.

Kennedy is concerned with the fantasies that sustain and harm relationships; her characters are tormented by "the sting of possibility," though some do manage to find momentary satisfaction.

This particular opera is not built to last, but like many American cars of the past with future obsolescence built in, it gives momentary satisfaction.

Or will it be a pathogen that provides momentary satisfaction from an eloquent insult to my enemies, but ultimately fuels personal bitterness and increases the climate of acrimony in America?

Not voting or sending fringe groups with narrow sectorial interests to make big decisions about our lives in a situation of multiple crises may give a sense of momentary satisfaction, but no more.

Just as he smiles to himself in a moment of acceptance and momentary satisfaction, Edwards inserts a hard cut to the card table in another room, where fate has prepared a surprise for the unsuspecting Mr. O'Neal.

Is the momentary satisfaction of blasting another person worth the potential long-term impacts on our relationship?

I kept writing, spending so much time on something that didn't bring me anything but occasionally momentary satisfaction.

You set financial goals -- and, then, when you reach them, you experience momentary satisfaction as you raise the standard even more.

Wherever Titan energies appear there will be great collateral damage; for in the realm of the Titans nothing is sacred except excess and momentary satisfaction.

I've had asinine on-air bosses who called forward such visceral spasms of rage within me, that I had to (almost constantly) remind myself that if I killed the boss in question, yes, I'd have a glorious, momentary satisfaction.