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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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Some researchers liken the mind to a snow globe: the drugs temporarily disrupt established thought patterns, allowing thoughts and feelings to settle differently and providing new perspectives on past experiences.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

A Belfast High Court judge temporarily blocked it on Saturday, warning that the long-running dispute could escalate across Northern Ireland and urging the parties to "step back from the abyss".

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

The researchers found that ordinary cleaning can temporarily push ultrafine particle levels above those measured outdoors.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

Restricting exports could temporarily lower domestic diesel prices but would push prices for other refined products higher as U.S. refiners cut run rates, said Susan Bell, senior vice president for commodity markets at Rystad Energy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

He squinted up into the too-bright light temporarily blinding him.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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