temporary
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Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Robert France said officers had been lied to in the 999 call and had faced an "extremely complex" crime scene.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Dahlia Lithwick: Temporary protected status is a federal humanitarian program that protects folks against deportation.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
In January, the Republican governor announced plans to tap the state’s unspent funds from the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families welfare program, called TANF, to expand Star Academy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Temporary relief aside, however, Voss warned that the treatment is not a replacement for seeing a doctor if a condition is ongoing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Penelope readied the Temporary Ostrich Tether she had fashioned out of the twine that had been left in the trunk, back at the cave.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing temporary
It's About Time: Chron and Temp
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Essential Word Roots: Chron and Temp
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