temporary
Example Sentences
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Currently, most of it is in temporary storage.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
“It is likely a temporary seizure for the purpose of the current fighting and it could also serve as a type of trading card for the future in the negotiations with the Lebanese,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“But new players were emerging in prominent roles, working to forge new types of alliances and, at times, temporary coalitions.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
The Washington DC venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval, the judge ruled on Friday, also blocking the centre's temporary closure during upcoming proposed renovations.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Then Dicey would swallow her disappointment and enjoy this temporary haven.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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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