- a variation of pro tempore.
pro tem
Example Sentences
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“It never goes away,” Commissioner Eddie Dingler, the mayor pro tem, said of talk about the incident.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
If Warsh isn’t confirmed before Powell’s term expires in May, Powell said he would serve as chair pro tem, continuing to lead the institution until Warsh is confirmed.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
“If my successor is not confirmed by the end of my term as chair, I would serve as chair pro tem until he is confirmed,” Powell told reporters.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
In a Feb. 14 letter to Monique Limón, the California Senate’s president pro tem, Ms. Heriot argued that while the financial aid packages of two students can look similar, big differences may remain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026
On motion of Mr. Straight, Mr. McCarver was removed from his office as Speaker, and Robert Newell elected pro tem.
From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by William Henry Gray
