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[Latin tempore]
in the time of
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Noun
We had to hire a temp to fill in for her.
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The insole is also treated with anti-microbial and anti-odor technology, perfect for summer days if your feet tend to sweat during hotter temps.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
But as storms pass through the region, temps are likely to cool slightly, going back into the 80s on Wednesday.
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Leaves that wilted, even when the temps are lower, are worth paying attention to.
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Noun
Expect more of the same into next week with highs in the upper 80s and feels-like temps near 90.
—Mike Augustyniak, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The insole is also treated with anti-microbial and anti-odor technology, perfect for summer days if your feet tend to sweat during hotter temps.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
But as storms pass through the region, temps are likely to cool slightly, going back into the 80s on Wednesday.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
Leaves that wilted, even when the temps are lower, are worth paying attention to.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
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“Temp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temp. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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noun
: temperature
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