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temporarily

[tem-puh-rair-uh-lee, tem-puh-rer-] / ˌtɛm pəˈrɛər ə li, ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr- /
ADJECTIVE
for a short time
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ADVERB
for a limited time only
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Procedures such as stellate ganglion nerve blocks temporarily interrupt nerve activity, while denervation involves disrupting certain nerve pathways.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

In a statement, a spokesperson for Stansted Airport said: "Due to a power surge earlier today that affected the airport and local area, a number of airport systems were temporarily impacted."

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Metrolink temporarily suspends service on the Pacific Surfliner in South Orange County due to forecasted high tides.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

“I’d specifically look for $300- to $500-per-month expenses that can temporarily be redirected toward the cards,” La Spisa said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

“Inspector Bryant is not in his office, Mr. Deckard; he’s out in his car, but I don’t get any answer. He must have temporarily left his car.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick


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