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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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The appeals court temporarily paused its ruling, giving the administration time to seek relief from the high court.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

After at least a dozen applicants collapsed and died during the run, possibly from the heat, the government temporarily suspended the tests.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

Rocha Moya has denied the charges but stepped down temporarily from the governor’s post.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Below is their list of standout stocks — featuring those that are part of the “well-trodden AI-infrastructure story which, at least temporarily, got so popular that it suffered from a wave of profit-taking,” BofA wrote.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

I couldn’t stare for long, or I’d be temporarily blinded.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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