1
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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2
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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Once the league’s best franchise, the Sparks have devolved into a rudderless mess with constant changes in leadership, no real stars and only recently announced plans for a new practice facility after being relegated to temporary locker rooms at a community college.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
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But temporary residents, people who come in here, whether legally or illegally, and don’t plan to stay, their children shouldn’t become American citizens.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Jan. 2025
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Record was 73 years, 199 days by former Houston Texans interim coach Romeo Crennel.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The opponent: a scorching-hot Sacramento Kings team that had won 10 of its last 12 games under interim head coach Doug Christie.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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According to the provisional calendar released Monday by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, there will be a total of 109 events spread between March 3 and 11.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
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If passed, the bill would require a copy of all the provisional ballot oaths for the 2024 general election be submitted to the election division no later than Aug. 31.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Provisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisory. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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