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temporal

[tem-per-uhl, tem-pruhl] / ˈtɛm pər əl, ˈtɛm prəl /




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But the move has been challenged by the Akal Takht, the highest seat of temporal and spiritual affairs of Sikhs.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Lastly, not being tied to a lease can grant a child financial, geographic and temporal freedoms to pursue creative goals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

Al-Hashimi became a polyglot — speaking English, Farsi and Armenian — in part to curb the effects of a seizure disorder on her temporal lobe, which is crucial for language comprehension.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

Another of her favorite techniques is shifting temporal perspective.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

As a consequence, the temporal powers of the Pope were little respected in Italy.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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