temporary
Example Sentences
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The push to step up the economic pressure comes as a temporary cease-fire between the two sides is set to expires next week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Almost all of the responses came before the April 7 temporary cease-fire announcement, UMich noted External link, saying that consumers will probably regain confidence once supply disruptions from the war have ended.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The Vasquez Perdomo lawsuit resulted in an initial temporary restraining order that was upheld by the Ninth Circuit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The company was also able to tap into a member of the marketing team's digital twin when they went on maternity leave, rather than hiring a temporary replacement.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The caravan had become a temporary city, and Samir turned to leave.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
Vocabulary lists containing temporary
It's About Time: Chron and Temp
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