temporary

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Almost all of the responses came before the April 7 temporary cease-fire announcement, UMich noted External link, saying that consumers will probably regain confidence once supply disruptions from the war have ended.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Hopes of an end to the war, or at least the temporary ceasefire, have eased fears of runaway inflation, lowered market expectations of Bank rate rises, so have led to lower swap rates.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Sasaki, who had mostly started while growing up in Japan, told the Japanese magazine Shukan Bunshun he was “very hesitant” to make the switch but only agreed when the Dodgers promised it would be temporary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The temporary cease-fire creates space for the U.S. to continue peace talks with Iran, the main backer of Hezbollah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The FBI men, said Henry, had set up a temporary headquarters in an empty classroom down the hall from Dr. Roland’s office, and that was where they talked to him.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt