The men come from the opposite sides of a bitter struggle, and they met during what they both knew was a temporary lull.

This was a temporary lull; the storm could resume at literally any second, and when it did, its rage would be terrible.

Much more often than not, they say that the economy has hit a temporary lull and that strong growth lies ahead.

In any case, even temporary lulls in inflation can have long-term effects, by changing expectations.

After a temporary lull, Houston's touch has returned.

Several anti-Sandinista leaders said today that they expect a temporary lull in political activity.

The rest room was undergoing one of those temporary lulls where I was the only person present.

He described the current period as "a temporary lull, with the bid and asked prices still apart."

Meanwhile, a temporary lull had fallen over the battlefield.

Surprisingly, though, many analysts see this as a temporary lull.