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interim

[in-ter-uhm] / ˈɪn tər əm /




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The many needs include smarter enforcement of existing laws, faster development of low-cost interim and permanent housing, better coordination of outreach and follow-up services and more people willing to do all of this work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In the interim, lawmakers have been charged with studying the development of data centers and examining the total water usage of data centers in the state.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Lynas has appointed Chief Operating Officer Pol Le Roux as interim CEO as incumbent Amanda Lacaze prepares to step down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

His deputy Dina Boluarte held on for almost three years before she was ultimately sent packing, leading to a series of interim leaders since late last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“That there’s going to be no transition at all? No interim period for—I don’t know—a provisional government-in-training? Just wham, the Belgians are gone and the Congolese have to run everything on their own?”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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