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Temporary

usgb/ˈtempəreri/Volume
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Context Matters

Understanding the situation can reveal why something is temporary. It hints at change or transition.

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The office has a temporary location until the new building is ready.
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Expectation of Change

'Temporary' suggests a situation is expected to evolve or be replaced.

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They installed a temporary bridge after the flood.
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