temporary
Example Sentences
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Established by Congress in 1990, the government can grant temporary legal immigration status to people from countries facing war or disaster.
‘This correction has created some extraordinary, yet temporary, bargains.’
From MarketWatch
Dad is a construction manager, and when he got this really good contract in Arizona, it was supposed to be a temporary gig.
From Literature
Some towns have imposed temporary moratoriums on data centers, but the projects could still go forward in the future.
Allergy shots themselves can cause temporary swelling, itchiness and discomfort—and can be needed for years.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
