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temporary

[tem-puh-rer-ee] / ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr i /


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In February, he enacted an across-the-board 10% tariff under a temporary authority that will expire in July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The temporary waiver of some of this fund’s expenses will stay in place until at least April 30, 2027.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Construction of the facility is under a temporary pause order from Kenya's High Court -- although work has continued at the site -- and it has been opposed by local politicians in Laikipia.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Roscosmos has used both temporary and permanent sealants as part of its leak mitigation efforts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

That bloodless lip quivered to a temporary spasm.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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