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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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Buffalo National River is now under a temporary fire ban due to the ongoing drought conditions, which have resulted in extreme wild land fire danger.Buffalo National River, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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In one study, researchers found that creatine supplements offered healthy adults a temporary boost in short-term memory and performance on reasoning tasks.5 More research is needed to understand the link between creatine and brain function.Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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The company added that its board has also approved a third interim dividend of $0.1 per share.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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The City Council unanimously voted Oct. 21 to appoint Melissa Dodson, the city's former deputy clerk and recorder, to the interim clerk and recorder role.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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This year, the result is tentatively expected by tomorrow, with the caveat that thousands of provisional ballots won’t have been counted until Friday.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Check the status of your mail or provisional ballot on the lieutenant governor's website.Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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