temp

Example Sentences

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Waldorf had spelled out the catch-22 in her journal that morning: “If I need a blood transfusion and it stabilizes my condition, they cannot induce. If my temp continues to spike then they can induce.”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Just like her mother, Kelly developed a habit of picking up side hustles to complement her music gigs, including teaching, nannying and even working for a temp agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

"Whether that's putting in some sort of temporary structure or putting a temp track across the field alongside the landslide."

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

She kept her long-term temp job at Deutsche Bank throughout that first season, wanting to ensure she could make her rent if the show got axed.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Even the temp agency I had signed with had been unable to find me any type of consistent assignments, so I had no dependable income coming in.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad