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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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Congress in 1998 passed the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, which laid out the exclusive circumstances under which the president can temporarily fill agency leadership positions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 15, 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

Maggie’s father had recently passed, and she and her little sister, Virginia, were temporarily living with their aunt Mabel and uncle Roy in Michigan while her mom finished nursing school back in Oklahoma.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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