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temporary

[tem-puh-rer-ee] / ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr i /


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Traders sent shares of companies Opendoor Technologies, Kohl’s and Beyond Meat skyrocketing during the summer and fall, though much of the gains proved temporary.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Department of Child and Family Services took temporary custody of the child, while the dog was collected by Los Angeles Animal Services.

From Los Angeles Times

“The firm has offered small, interest-free micro-advances to help with short-term needs like temporary housing or basic expenses, specifically so clients do not feel compelled to turn to third-party lenders,” the firm said.

From Los Angeles Times

The path back to normalcy began two weeks after the Eaton fire, when I left my temporary hotel room to attend a press conference for the Dodgers’ latest Japanese import, Roki Sasaki.

From Los Angeles Times

The improvement, however, may be seen as temporary, according to Capital Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal