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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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Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The chance of precipitation is 50% with low temps around 46.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
However, Milwaukee will see colder temps due to a cold front coming in overnight, Heeren said.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2024
Create a playlist of calming tunes, download a chill but entertaining podcast, keep a comforting snack or drink nearby (thermos of chamomile tea, anyone?), and turn the AC or heat to a pleasant temp.
—Ashley Abramson, SELF, 25 Mar. 2024
Toss on a cardigan to prepare for chillier temps in spring, and wear it as is all summer long.
—Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
Fish Fast Bass are cold-blooded, meaning their body temperatures and metabolisms are regulated by the water temps around them.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2024
Average temp for that time of year: The average February temperatures of Saint Joseph are around 30 degrees.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
There could be 1-3 inches of snowfall north of Interstate 69, but the warmer temps also could knock it out.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024
Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Dec. 2022
There are many ways to keep your body temp down during the hot summer months.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2022
Reduce oven temp to 350° and continue baking until crust is deep golden brown and filling is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes more.
—Amy Taylor, Good Housekeeping, 8 Oct. 2021
The companies that hire them, typically temp agencies, break child labor laws.
—Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 20 Nov. 2020
With brands like Madewell, Nike, Charlotte Tilbury, and even Smeg marked down—there’s a lot to temp you.
—Erin Parker, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2020
Noun
The cooler temps and gorgeous mountain scenery of this North Carolina region still pull in vacationers looking to hike, relax, and repeat.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The chance of precipitation is 50% with low temps around 46.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
However, Milwaukee will see colder temps due to a cold front coming in overnight, Heeren said.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2024
Create a playlist of calming tunes, download a chill but entertaining podcast, keep a comforting snack or drink nearby (thermos of chamomile tea, anyone?), and turn the AC or heat to a pleasant temp.
—Ashley Abramson, SELF, 25 Mar. 2024
Toss on a cardigan to prepare for chillier temps in spring, and wear it as is all summer long.
—Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
Fish Fast Bass are cold-blooded, meaning their body temperatures and metabolisms are regulated by the water temps around them.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2024
Average temp for that time of year: The average February temperatures of Saint Joseph are around 30 degrees.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
There could be 1-3 inches of snowfall north of Interstate 69, but the warmer temps also could knock it out.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024
Verb
When the oven is to temp, bake cookies, switching between lower and upper racks and rotating pans halfway through for even baking, until golden, about 13 to 15 minutes.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Dec. 2022
There are many ways to keep your body temp down during the hot summer months.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2022
Reduce oven temp to 350° and continue baking until crust is deep golden brown and filling is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes more.
—Amy Taylor, Good Housekeeping, 8 Oct. 2021
The companies that hire them, typically temp agencies, break child labor laws.
—Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 20 Nov. 2020
With brands like Madewell, Nike, Charlotte Tilbury, and even Smeg marked down—there’s a lot to temp you.
—Erin Parker, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2020
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noun
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