temporary
Example Sentences
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They can be used as backup power, or temporary power solutions as data centers wait to be connected to the larger electrical grid.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
They were initially put into a childcare facility, but in October 2023 their grandfather was given temporary custody.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The group also filed for a temporary restraining order to stop the construction and prevent further planning for the event.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia received a temporary injunction that enabled him to play in 2025 and went on to become a Heisman Trophy finalist that season.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Mrs. Penworthy had volunteered to act as the children’s temporary governess, since they had no other and the baby nurse had time to spare for another day or so, until the baby was born.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing temporary
It's About Time: Chron and Temp
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Essential Word Roots: Chron and Temp
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