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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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Example Sentences

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With protests building, the government has temporarily shut universities and schools citing the cold weather, a move analysts said was an effort to contain the demonstrations but which is adding to the sense of crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal

He temporarily filled in the gaps on his shelves with empty boxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the IPO market had its fair share of fits and starts in 2025, with Liberation Day-related volatility and a fall government shutdown temporarily leading to lulls in new issuance activity.

From Barron's

Mourners laid tributes on a table temporarily put up at the entrance of the road leading down to the bar, which was blocked from view by white screens.

From Barron's

“It’s a vigorous athletic workout,” he says, “but also suited for people temporarily unable to work out on land due to an injury, but who still want an intense workout.”

From Los Angeles Times