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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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She added that "the Church in Wales did something good and beautiful" by introducing the blessing, albeit temporarily, in 2021.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

At home, the federal government is asking consumers to use less fuel while some state governments have made public transport free temporarily to encourage motorists to leave their car at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

As a result, Paul was hit with a restraining order, she temporarily lost custody of Ever, the 2-year-old son she shares with Mortensen, and ABC pulled “The Bachelorette.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

That opens the door to Powell staying on temporarily.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The experience had clearly chastened Mr Wormwood and he seemed temporarily to have lost his taste for boasting and bullying.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl




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