temporary
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"Russia will very likely eventually develop countermeasures so Ukraine's international partners have a rare and temporary opportunity to exploit favourable battlefield dynamics while Ukraine has the upper hand."
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Husby notes that the rise appears temporary, as it followed fiscal tightening and high economic uncertainty.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The temporary arena that has been under construction is slated to feature an octagonal cage for the fights at its center, and it’s expected to fit about 4,000 guests.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said reacting to temporary energy-price inflation would add unwarranted policy restraint.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Times Square had been barricaded off and converted into a temporary CDC—Centers for Disease Control—compound, complete with portable labs.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
Vocabulary lists containing temporary
It's About Time: Chron and Temp
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Essential Word Roots: Chron and Temp
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