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pro tempore

[proh tem-puh-ree, proh tem-paw-re] / ˈproʊ ˈtɛm pəˌri, ˈproʊ ˈtɛm pɔˌrɛ /
ADJECTIVE
for the time being
Synonyms
WEAK
for the moment for the time pro tem temporarily
ADVERB
for the time being
Synonyms
WEAK
for the moment for the time pro tem temporarily

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The president pro tempore of the Senate, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, is 91, and third in line for succession to the presidency.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2025

Four years later, he won a seat in the state Senate, serving for a time as that chamber’s president pro tempore and eventually mounting an unsuccessful challenge to U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Women, for the first time in the Legislature, are serving as president pro tempore in the Senate and as speaker of the House.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

It landed him in the role of appointed speaker pro tempore on Oct.

From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2023

The President pro tempore: It is moved that 1,000 extra copies of the report be printed for the use of the Senate.

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady