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Recent Examples of transitional
Infectious Bites • This is a transitional episode in every sense.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
After the one-two punch (or burning, or stabbing) of the siege on Jackson and Joel’s murder, a more sedate, transitional episode lets the characters regain their composure as much as the viewers.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
The most stinging rebuke came from China, which accused the U.S of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
These fabrics are engineered for thermal regulation, flexibility, and lightweight strength—perfect for transitional and colder months.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Apr. 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
After the one-two punch (or burning, or stabbing) of the siege on Jackson and Joel’s murder, a more sedate, transitional episode lets the characters regain their composure as much as the viewers.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
The most stinging rebuke came from China, which accused the U.S of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
These fabrics are engineered for thermal regulation, flexibility, and lightweight strength—perfect for transitional and colder months.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitional
Adjective
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Trail Rides, Toddler Rides and Baby Sheep A standout activity for many are Alisal’s daily, two-hour scenic trail rides, with groups divided by riding level: beginner, intermediate and advanced.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Under that policy, there are limitations on the amounts and types of sensitive content in texts on elementary, intermediate, middle and high school shelves.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2025
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Economists who initially expected price increases to be transitory were surprised at inflationary pressures that lingered for years.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s assurance that the American economy will experience a transitory period is a promise greatly supported by America’s leading Technology and Information sector.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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One reason is that US companies that want to buy rare earth minerals can simply go through an intermediary country first.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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Flaws Of Traditional Financial Systems Traditional payment systems are expensive due to intermediary banks as well as credit card networks.—
Raymond Qu,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Therefore the May revise, as it’s dubbed, is likely to contain even more expedient fixes that may postpone the day of fiscal reckoning until Newsom’s governorship ends two years hence but will continue to plague his successor and the Legislature.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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The discomforts include not just his recent and possibly expedient diagnosis of bipolar disorder but also the return of the other prodigal, Nazareth.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Such is the case with Tyla, who wore a Balmain gown made of sand to match 2024's theme of the ephemeral nature of fashion.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
5 May 2025
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The exhibit will showcase items with a focus on themes of transformation, preservation, and fashion's role in capturing the ephemeral nature of beauty.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Transitional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitional. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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