temp
Example Sentences
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Anthony Norman, 25, the new season’s out-of-the-loop hero, has been hired for what he believes is a temp job at the small, family owned Rockin’ Grandma’s Hot Sauce.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
"Whether that's putting in some sort of temporary structure or putting a temp track across the field alongside the landslide."
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
Many are offering their Black Friday deals earlier and earlier to temp value-conscious consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
Serve and savor: Serve slightly warm or at room temp, ideally outside, with something cold to drink and nowhere to be.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2025
Javari wore his hair in a buzz cut, and Marcus, the older brother, had a temp fade.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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