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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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Example Sentences

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The organizers of the educational program agreed to close their facility temporarily.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

That opens the door to Powell staying on temporarily.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The pipeline also has been temporarily closed due to ongoing disputes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

He also temporarily lifted sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil for 30 days.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

As a result, many families are reluctant to allow their relatives—particularly those who are recently released from prison—to stay with them, even temporarily.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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