pro tem

Example Sentences

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That morning, the president pro tem was 83-year-old Robert Byrd of West Virginia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

She has served as a Superior Court judge pro tem, handling traffic and small claims cases.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

If Warsh isn’t confirmed before Powell’s term expires in May, Powell said he would serve as chair pro tem, continuing to lead the institution until Warsh is confirmed.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“If my successor is not confirmed by the end of my term as chair, I would serve as chair pro tem until he is confirmed,” Powell told reporters.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

In, e.g., the Scottish and American episcopal churches, however, the metropolitan is the senior bishop pro tem.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various