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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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He has accepted that this might not be the last time he gets temporarily duped because he doesn’t want to let wariness get in the way of authentic opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

That opens the door to Powell staying on temporarily.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The pipeline also has been temporarily closed due to ongoing disputes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

He also temporarily lifted sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil for 30 days.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

And the stories began to pour out, Jerry Springer temporarily forgotten.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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