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Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then lower the temp to 350°F and bake for 40 minutes more.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Schaffer explained of Samberg’s slip-up when recording the intro to the temp track that was meant to guide Rihanna’s performance.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
This is lower than other cooking oils, such as canola oil, which may be better choices for high-temp cooking methods.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Not even the quick change to the high temp of the boat cabin when I was lifted from the water seemed to affect the even tenor of its movement.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Schaffer explained of Samberg’s slip-up when recording the intro to the temp track that was meant to guide Rihanna’s performance.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
This is lower than other cooking oils, such as canola oil, which may be better choices for high-temp cooking methods.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Not even the quick change to the high temp of the boat cabin when I was lifted from the water seemed to affect the even tenor of its movement.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temp
temporary
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Potential hidden fees include: ● Tooth preparation and temporaries ● Local anesthesia or sedation ● Bite adjustment appointments ● Post-bonding polish or correction visits Clinics with transparent pricing detail these in advance, preventing post-treatment surprises.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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King's decision follows a similar move by a federal judge in Maryland, who on Thursday temporary halted Mr. Trump's executive action for 14 days.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Temp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temp. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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