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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 species, such as Atlantic bluefin tuna, can temporarily cope by diving deeper or increasing heat loss, but even these adaptations may not be enough if surface waters keep warming.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

In 2022, Lyft and Uber temporarily added a surcharge to their fares amid record-high gas prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Landlords like Danny Fishman were preparing to temporarily replace striking staff members with nonunion contract workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Up-and-down oil prices can temporarily exaggerate underlying trends in inflation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

With my eyes temporarily blinded from the flashbulb, I moved toward the center where everyone was.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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