temporary
Example Sentences
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While Hassett acknowledged that the near-term spike in energy prices is concerning, he sees it as a temporary disruption.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
There was an increased demand for temporary workers, as companies were cautious about committing to permanent hires.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
In March, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced significant changes to the UK's immigration rules, meaning asylum seekers to the UK would now only be offered temporary protection, with their cases reviewed every 30 months.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Hosting the canoe slalom events near L.A. would have required an expensive temporary build.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
They were sent to a temporary camp nearby, then a permanent one in Jerome, Arkansas.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
Vocabulary lists containing temporary
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