temporary

Example Sentences

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The Cheltenham Festival is the only meeting where the track can reach maximum capacity as temporary structures are built to increase its facilities.

From BBC

As new observatories such as the Giant Magellan Telescope prepare to directly image Earth-like planets around nearby stars, distinguishing between real planets and temporary dust clouds will become increasingly important.

From Science Daily

The only sound came from a generator humming by the temporary white tents erected outside the bar.

From Barron's

For much of 2025, the court was criticized for handing down temporary unsigned orders with little or no explanation.

From Los Angeles Times

Many are running out of insurance money for temporary housing and remain unsure whether they’ll ever be able to move back.

From Los Angeles Times