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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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This effect, called microlensing, temporarily makes the distant star appear brighter and slightly shifted in the sky.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The agency temporarily suspended this rule in 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, then lifted it entirely in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

At the Bronx mall, the owner temporarily banned younger shoppers who weren’t with someone 21 or older.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Japanese snack giant Calbee says it will temporarily switch to black and white packaging for some of its best-known products as supplies of an ingredient used in ink have been disrupted by the Iran war.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

I scan the room, hoping for inspiration, but the only place I can think of that will even conceal him temporarily is beneath my bed.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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