provisionally
Example Sentences
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The state also allows people to register to vote and cast ballots provisionally on Election Day, which can add time since county officials must verify voter eligibility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Another patient in Canada has provisionally tested positive but is not exhibiting symptoms and the test remains to be confirmed.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The Dutch-flagged vessel is expected to take six days to sail to Rotterdam and provisionally arrive on the evening of 17 May.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
In addition to her career, Jimenez has served as a mentor in a State Bar program that provides oversight and guidance to provisionally licensed lawyers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Chief Buthelezi agreed to provisionally register for the elections in exchange for a promise to subject our differences over constitutional issues to international mediation.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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