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for the time

ADVERB
pro tempore
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He on Monday proposed "the Tau Scaling Law", or "Her's Law", by which instead of optimising for space, designers optimise for the time taken for the various elements making up a chip to communicate.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“The German economy is stabilizing for the time being, although situation remains fragile,” Fuest added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

His company Allen Media Group pays CBS for the time, covers the cost of production and sells the advertising.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

A heatwave in the UK is defined by the Met Office as at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures exceeding a county-specific threshold, reflecting unusually hot weather for the time of year.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“At first it seemed to be hopeless,” Pa writes to Theo, “but it has gradually got better, particularly since we agreed that he will stay with us for the time being, to make studies here.”

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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