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temporarily

[tem-puh-rair-uh-lee, tem-puh-rer-] / ˌtɛm pəˈrɛər ə li, ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr- /
ADJECTIVE
for a short time
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ADVERB
for a limited time only
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The company is poised to double its revenue to $10.9 billion in the second quarter, at least temporarily exceeding the hefty cost of training and running its models, The Wall Street Journal has reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But the club was temporarily evicted in late April to make space for the national team — which is just fine with them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

They also directed staff to ask Paxton to clarify whether Hood County has the legal authority to temporarily halt development under its watershed protection law.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The updated permit has also allowed the site to temporarily store and move some hazardous and clinical waste, though these materials will not be burned at the energy recovery facility.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

My hunger allows me to temporarily forget that my left arm is on fire.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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