1
as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
a provisory permit to block off the street while movie scenes were being shot
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as in interim
serving in a position for the time being
a provisory legal adviser who will be replaced by a court-appointed public defender
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Adjective
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Generally, ozone nanobubbling is effective as a temporary solution for algae blooms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026 -
The damage hasn't affected game day experiences—but stadium leaders say the temporary fix won't last forever.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
19 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.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Assistant Leif Gunnar Smerud was named interim coach while the team searches for Straus’ replacement.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Paradoxically, any such relief and the unfreezing of assets would almost certainly be provisional on major concessions on Iran’s nuclear program – concessions that hardliners are likely to reject.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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With a provisional agreement due to be signed Friday that cements a truce between Washington and Tehran, countries across the region are picking up the pieces from the conflict.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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“Provisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisory. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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