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temporary

[tem-puh-rer-ee] / ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr i /


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Foreign nationals working as prison officers in the UK have been given a temporary exemption from new visa rules, following warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis.

From BBC

There are new, temporary deductions for workers who receive tips and overtime pay, as well as a new bonus deduction for seniors.

From MarketWatch

Slowing population growth thanks to government curbs on temporary immigration numbers also is likely to weigh on economic activity.

From The Wall Street Journal

I noted our arrangement might be working so well because we knew it was temporary.

From Los Angeles Times

That experience might have helped the teens adapt to living in five temporary locations in the last year.

From Los Angeles Times