temporary
Example Sentences
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Although the temporary peace is fragile and there is still minimal oil traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, traders have taken negotiations as a signal it’s safe to pile into equities.
From Barron's • 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 company was also able to tap into a member of the marketing team's digital twin when they went on maternity leave, rather than hiring a temporary replacement.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The team also explored a strategy to fine-tune the cells using a temporary drug-based approach.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
The RJF members called virtually every member of parliament to lobby for citizenship: full, permanent citizenship, not just a temporary permit to live in Iceland.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing temporary
It's About Time: Chron and Temp
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"My Superpowers"
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