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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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Temporarily shutting in wells is a direct way to reduce output, but it’s something oil companies try to avoid at all costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Temporarily merging the two series stirs up excitement and fear in equal measure.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2025

Temporarily blanking on names and misplacing items is normal.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

Ukrainian forces reported retaking 75 settlements in the region in the last month, Ukraine’s Ministry for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories said late Thursday night.

From Washington Times • Oct. 14, 2022

Temporarily he pushed away the specs on the Nexus-6 brain unit, took a pinch of Mrs. Siddons’ No. 3 & 4 snuff and cogitated.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




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