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pro tem

ADJECTIVE

temporary

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WEAK

Band-Aid acting ad hoc ad interim alternate brief changeable ephemeral evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious fugitive impermanent interim limited make-do makeshift momentary mortal overnight passing perishable pro tempore provisional provisory shifting short short-lived slapdash stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient transitory unfixed unstable volatile

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The Arcadia city government announced that next week it would select a mayor and mayor pro tem from among the remaining council members.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Unlike the president pro tem, the majority leader exercises significant legislative authority, sits on the Gang of Eight, and is often in his political prime.

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

Therefore, every man appointed himself a bar-keeper pro tem.

From My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson Being the Auto-Biography of an Author. Written by Himself. by Thompson, George

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