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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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Half of the tumour was removed, and doctors said the best they could do for him would be to control the rest of the tumour temporarily.

From BBC

Talks are at a very early, sounding out stage and it is not yet known who the leading contender is to temporarily replace Ruben Amorim for the rest of the campaign.

From BBC

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass temporarily waived permitting and review fees in April, though the city council is still debating whether to make those cuts permanent, citing a general fund that is stretched thin.

From The Wall Street Journal

Darren Fletcher will take charge temporarily while the search starts for the next manager.

From BBC

There was a palpable sense of relief that the threat of war had abated, at least temporarily.

From Los Angeles Times