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temporarily

[tem-puh-rair-uh-lee, tem-puh-rer-] / ˌtɛm pəˈrɛər ə li, ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr- /
ADJECTIVE
for a short time
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ADVERB
for a limited time only
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The Covid pandemic at least temporarily halted these revivals as people poured out of dense cities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

For now, a court has temporarily blocked the department from moving forward with the part of the rule that differentiates loan limits between different professions.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

She had to temporarily drop out of college due to personal and financial struggles.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

At the Los Angeles City Council meeting Wednesday, the council unanimously approved what’s known as a 245 motion, which gives the council authority to temporarily veto certain actions taken by city boards and commissions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

And she temporarily forgave the midwife her sharpness for the magic of her spells and the miracle of her skills.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman




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