temporary
Example Sentences
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“Most of the habeas petitions include a motion for temporary restraining orders, and that requires emergency decisions from the courts, which requires the courts to act very fast,” Reisz said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Rather, it means superhigh profits are expected to be temporary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
The push to step up the economic pressure comes as a temporary cease-fire between the two sides is set to expires next week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Believing that the conflict would pass quickly, the recording studio became Ibrahem's temporary shelter while he continued to make music, writing and recording a song, whose title translates as Give Peace A Chance.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Dad is a construction manager, and when he got this really good contract in Arizona, it was supposed to be a temporary gig.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
Vocabulary lists containing temporary
It's About Time: Chron and Temp
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"My Superpowers"
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"Be-ers and Doers" and "My Moment of Truth"
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