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[Latin tempore]
in the time of
Examples of temp in a Sentence
Noun
We had to hire a temp to fill in for her.
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Bill Kelly, CBS News, 10 June 2026
For starters, this universally flattering olive tone is always appropriate, and the flowy silhouette and airy fabric are ideal for sweltering temps.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Another round possible As temps climb near 90 and the humidity gets extra sticky, more severe weather is possible later Wednesday as a severe thunderstorm could hit the metro, according to the Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
But with higher temps and more adventures come potential pet health concerns.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Noun
In addition, the temps will be headed back into the mid-90s Thursday and Friday, bringing the feels-like-temps to 100 degrees, perhaps higher during the peak heating of the day.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 10 June 2026
For starters, this universally flattering olive tone is always appropriate, and the flowy silhouette and airy fabric are ideal for sweltering temps.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Another round possible As temps climb near 90 and the humidity gets extra sticky, more severe weather is possible later Wednesday as a severe thunderstorm could hit the metro, according to the Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
But with higher temps and more adventures come potential pet health concerns.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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“Temp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temp. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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temp
noun
: temperature
spike a temp
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