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temp

[temp] / tɛmp /
















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Prime Video’s award-winning series returns with a new unwitting hero, who is hired as a temp at a hot sauce company — gentle, funny pranks ensue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Anthony Norman, 25, the new season’s out-of-the-loop hero, has been hired for what he believes is a temp job at the small, family owned Rockin’ Grandma’s Hot Sauce.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

“My original contact was with a temp executive assistant because I couldn’t find anyone else to talk to.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Let it mingle: Let the salad rest for at least 15 minutes at room temp so the bread soaks up all the good stuff.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2025

“You’re in luck. I just finished up a batch of croissants, but there’s also shepherd’s pie if you want. The temp really dropped tonight, right?”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste