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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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Their findings suggest that although certain areas may temporarily accumulate more carbon as water levels increase, the overall capacity of mangrove forests to store carbon is likely to decline over the next century.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

To contain the damage of higher prices to their businesses, several regions highlighted inflation mitigation strategies that ranged from supply-chain optimization, product adjustments, reduced offerings, and temporarily absorbing higher costs to preserve customer demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The officers refused Natland entry into the UK, but allowed him to come in temporarily until a flight back to Norway four days later - a "surprising result", Richardson told the jury.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

These are the full expense ratios except for four of the funds, which are temporarily waiving some expenses:

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

As a result, many families are reluctant to allow their relatives—particularly those who are recently released from prison—to stay with them, even temporarily.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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