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temporary

[tem-puh-rer-ee] / ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr i /


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The trial period for the temporary blessing introduced in 2021 had been set to expire at the end of 2026.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Companies can spark temporary insanity by just saying some magic words.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Today, what we’ve found is that it may slow, but it’s very temporary and it recovers much quicker than it had in the past.”

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

At the same time, the temporary U.S.-Iran cease-fire, stalled negotiations, renewed escalation risk, and potential disruptions and blockades affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue to shape the operating environment, Rystad analysts noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

They didn’t want to keep subleasing from other gyms, so they began looking for a space where they could set up their own temporary training center.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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