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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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"From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a green card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances," he continued.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Gabbard said her last day would be June 30, staying on temporarily to help ensure “no disruption in leadership or momentum.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

This type of terrain can allow seawater to move beneath the glacier during high tide, temporarily lifting sections of ice off the ground.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

The United States has announced it was bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air passengers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

When he temporarily bounced back after the July surgeries, there was hope that Garfield was on the path to recovery again.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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