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temporary

[tem-puh-rer-ee] / ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr i /


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A developer proposed a temporary housing complex for up to 5,600 workers outside Cheyenne, Wyo., to support a data-center boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The Templeton Emerging Markets Fund’s gross expenses come to 1.35% of assets under management annually, but there is a temporary waiver of some expenses so that the current net expense ratio is 1.34%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Construction of the facility is under a temporary pause order from Kenya's High Court -- although work has continued at the site -- and it has been opposed by local politicians in Laikipia.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I begin working as a temporary lecturer at different colleges around the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Maybe Uncle Spencer’s house will be like the Hideout—a temporary place to go when he needs some space.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks




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