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Examples of temporary in a Sentence
Michael R. Wickline, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
The Biden administration is building a temporary pier to deliver humanitarian aid for citizens and has asked Israel to not launch a military campaign in Rafah to avoid further civilian endangerment.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
Why do mobile networks flake during temporary surges in use?
Phone companies have spent a fortune, especially in the past five years, expanding and modernizing mobile networks, including for sudden spikes of mobile use.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
The Bolt's temporary replacement, the 2024 Blazer EV, started shipping to dealerships in late July 2023.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
The temporary location will be a test run for the village as the organization learns how to run a transitional tiny home neighborhood.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 2 Apr. 2024
The new law gives the prime minister and communications minister authority to order the temporary closure of foreign networks operating in Israel – powers that rights groups say could have far-reaching implications on international media coverage of the war in Gaza.
—Kareem Khadder, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
Not every eclipse that’s visible from Earth offers perfect views of the prominences and corona while also throwing the world into temporary night.
—Adam Frank, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2024
Under the law, people won’t be able to camp in public spaces with tents, temporary shelters or bedding.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
Vance Ginn, National Review, 11 Mar. 2024
After removing the temporaries, Dr. Apa slid in my new veneers, which were then bonded to my current teeth's enamel.
—Kassidy Silva, Allure, 23 Mar. 2023
Two new installations at Storm King For those who have already visited the art center, two new installations, one permanent and the other temporary, offer compelling reasons to return.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
But senators from both parties called the setback temporary, and another vote was expected as soon as Monday.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2021
Measures of address changes, some temporary of course, were up over 27% in 2020 as moves spiked early in the pandemic and this trend has continued into 2021.
—Ben Baldanza, Forbes, 7 July 2021
Instead, a teacher may move from a temporary to a permanent license if the individual has not been placed on an improvement plan.
—Caroline Maguire and Laura Mogelson, Star Tribune, 6 May 2021
Penrod reached out to Marquette city officials, and last spring got the relevant stretch of road within the park temporary closed to evening and overnight vehicular traffic — when the emerging salamanders are on the move.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2021
That’s a common thread for those leaving the Bay Area: embracing the ambiguity of life during the pandemic and accepting that the temporary may blur into the permanent. Anna Kramer is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer.
—Anna Kramer, SFChronicle.com, 7 Sep. 2020
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Word History
Adjective
borrowed from Latin temporārius "suited to the occasion, made for the occasion, lasting a limited time," from tempor-, tempus "time, period of time" + -ārius -ary entry 2 — more at tempo
Noun
derivative of temporary entry 1
Phrases Containing temporary
Dictionary Entries Near temporary
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temporary. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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temporary
adjectiveAdjective
from Latin temporarius "lasting for only a short time," from tempus "time" — related to tense entry 1
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