1
as in interim
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
will form a provisional government until a new leader can be elected
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2
as in temporary
serving in a position for the time being
he was appointed provisional executor of the industrialist's vast estate
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Recent Examples of provisional
But before the first ball is kicked between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday, here are our provisional rankings of the top 50 players set to be involved at the World Cup.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
If the act of reading a story is the coming together of reader and writer, the creation of a delicate channel between subjectivities, what happens to that provisional bond when our proxy is knocked off?
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Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
In future canvases, the Registrar will examine Conditional Voter Registration (CVR) and provisional ballots, which total about 5,000.
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Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
Counties have weeks to process provisional ballots, verify signatures, resolve registration issues, and meet certification requirements.
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Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
If the act of reading a story is the coming together of reader and writer, the creation of a delicate channel between subjectivities, what happens to that provisional bond when our proxy is knocked off?
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Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
In future canvases, the Registrar will examine Conditional Voter Registration (CVR) and provisional ballots, which total about 5,000.
—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
Counties have weeks to process provisional ballots, verify signatures, resolve registration issues, and meet certification requirements.
—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Trump made the threat on Sunday, even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first talks under the interim accord.
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Assistant Leif Gunnar Smerud was named interim coach while the team searches for Straus’ replacement.
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Generally, ozone nanobubbling is effective as a temporary solution for algae blooms.
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The damage hasn't affected game day experiences—but stadium leaders say the temporary fix won't last forever.
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“Provisional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisional. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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