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temporary

[tem-puh-rer-ee] / ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr i /


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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

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

Roscosmos has used both temporary and permanent sealants as part of its leak mitigation efforts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

At that point, she received credit for moving swiftly to clear homeless encampments across the city, and to move their occupants into hotels, motels and other temporary facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The doctors attributed the tingling pains in his feet and legs to temporary nerve injury.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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