How do you use Temporary in a sentence? See 20 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like makeshift or passing, plus the exact meaning.

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Temporary in a sentence

Temporary meaning

  1. Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
  2. Existing only for a short time or short times.

Synonyms of Temporary

impermanent makeshift jury-rigged improvised fly-by-night evanescent episodic fugacious transitory transient short-lived passing ephemeral acting interim

Example sentences (20)

A judge on Friday night had denied a request from the state’s cattle industry for a temporary delay to the release.

According to him, the road maintenance team is conducting maintenance and temporary measures on an ongoing basis.

Advance Warning - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Woodhorn Road in both directions at Maple Street.

As investors look for safe-haven assets amidst market volatility, the temporary drop in treasuries sparked some concerns.

All four are autocracies or dictatorships who see the United States and our allies as decadent, weak, rich, and temporary.

A mum with a six-week-old baby is suffering 'upset, stress and fear' after being told to quit her temporary accommodation.

As such, temporary traffic lights were installed on London Road yesterday Monday, February 13, causing mayhem for drivers.

As many as 715 temporary structures encroaching upon roads and footpaths in Alandur have also been removed, officials said.

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A123 Fanshawe Avenue in both directions at Monteagle Avenue will have temporary lights due to water main work until July 21.

Alongside a snap of himself holding a walking cane, the actor wrote, “I’m taking a temporary medical leave from my radio show.

A longer term plan is in place to provide temporary classrooms which should be up and running within 8-10 weeks at Crossflatts.

A Severn Trent worker at the scene said the measures could include temporary traffic lights on either side of the incident area.

A bail bond of PHP210,000 each was set by the Sandiganbayan 4th Division for their temporary liberty.

Add a bit of temporary shade to garden plants that are struggling to survive in the blazing hot sun.

After a year of work, very old temporary classrooms at Cedar Hall School, in Hart Road, have been replaced with a brand-new block.

Again, the ensuing desperation among thousands of survivors seeking temporary shelter in camps and or homes is equally devastating.

Another temporary morgue, a 15 minute drive from Salisbury, Wiltshire, is based at a gritting yard.

A638 - Temporary traffic signals due to gas main work on A638 Doncaster Road at Pinfold Drive.

An application submitted for the site in Bronte Avenue outlines its proposed use as a temporary hostel for a period of up to five years.

The Supreme Court, in April 2018, said though the head-note used the word 'temporary', Article 370 was not temporary.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "temporary" in a sentence?
An example: "A judge on Friday night had denied a request from the state’s cattle industry for a temporary delay to the release." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "temporary" from real English texts.
What does "temporary" mean?
Temporary means: Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
What are synonyms of "temporary"?
Common synonyms of "temporary" include: impermanent, makeshift, jury-rigged, improvised, fly-by-night, evanescent, episodic, fugacious. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "temporary" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "temporary", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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