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temporarily

[tem-puh-rair-uh-lee, tem-puh-rer-] / ˌtɛm pəˈrɛər ə li, ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr- /
ADJECTIVE
for a short time
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ADVERB
for a limited time only
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The appeals court temporarily paused its ruling, giving the administration time to seek relief from the high court.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Rocha Moya has denied the charges but stepped down temporarily from the governor’s post.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Below is their list of standout stocks — featuring those that are part of the “well-trodden AI-infrastructure story which, at least temporarily, got so popular that it suffered from a wave of profit-taking,” BofA wrote.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Roberts has multiple sclerosis and collapsed in January 2023, temporarily losing the use of her legs.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Like a curtain to keep Seven and Thorn temporarily shielded from view.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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