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transitional

[tran-zish-uh-nl, ‐-sish‐] / trænˈzɪʃ ə nl, ‐ˈsɪʃ‐ /




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Carbon-14 dating ultimately confirmed that the helmets belonged to a poorly documented design from a transitional period in military technology that left no direct descendants.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“Hacks” departs at a transitional moment for stand-up comedy and late-night TV, much like the circumstances in which it arrived.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Some residents have moved into public or transitional housing, while others have moved into other substandard flats as a temporary measure, Sze added.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Eddie Howe, rightly, will be at the helm to turn things around in what looks like a transitional summer as Anthony Gordon looks set to leave and speculation continues to surround Sandro Tonali.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

It was because of such threats, I said, that it was absolutely critical to set up a transitional government.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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