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temporal

[tem-per-uhl, tem-pruhl] / ˈtɛm pər əl, ˈtɛm prəl /




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Temporal sequence is not causation, but in a public health crisis, a plausible step is mass distribution of an antidote easily administered by lay persons.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

Temporal perspective reflects the human capacity to focus on the past, present or future and mentally "time-travel" between them.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2024

The Sword of State and the Sword of Offering - more about them later - the Sword of Temporal Justice, the Sword of Spiritual Justice, the Sword of Mercy.

From BBC • May 7, 2023

Also to feature will be the Sword of Temporal Justice, the Sword of Spiritual Justice and the Sword of Mercy, which were first used in the coronation of Charles I in 1626.

From Reuters • May 5, 2023

The same is likely true of at least one other study, called “The Use of Deep Temporal Leads in the Study of Psychomotor Epilepsy,” which involved inserting metal probes into patients’ brains.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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