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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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Eswatini says the deportees are only in the country temporarily, as it expects them to be returned to their countries of origin.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

After they were evicted from a fishing village near Penang, some120 refugees sought shelter outside the UN's refugee agency in the capital Kuala Lumpur - and were temporarily detained.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

When they temporarily silenced cells in this region in mice, animals modeling neuropathic pain became less sensitive to touch and heat compared with healthy mice.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

That said, there are legitimate reasons why settlement funds may be held temporarily, including resolving a dispute over attorney fees.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

Officer Callahan was temporarily suspended from the police force but was soon allowed to return to his beat.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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