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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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If Warsh is not confirmed before Powell's term expires, he plans to stay on temporarily in the post.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 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

The last of which were recently banned, mercifully if temporarily, in Glendale.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The Anchors are things that occupy my mind and make me feel good temporarily.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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