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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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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
With more than 300 sunny days per year, daytime temps that rarely dip below 65, and an armada of resorts, Phoenix, Arizona is a great getaway for any group gathering that prioritizes pool time, day drinking, and a few rounds of golf.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Its chiller can bring the water temp down to 39 degrees, sufficient to get cold exposure benefits.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
With more than 300 sunny days per year, daytime temps that rarely dip below 65, and an armada of resorts, Phoenix, Arizona is a great getaway for any group gathering that prioritizes pool time, day drinking, and a few rounds of golf.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Temp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temp. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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temp
noun
: temperature
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